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E245 SOV

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,208 mi
Last recorded57,208 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 SOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2009 57,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 57,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,525 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 56,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 56,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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E245 SOV is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 119,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E245 SOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E245 SOV registered?

E245 SOV is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 October 1987.

Is E245 SOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 SOV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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