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E260 PAF

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,106 mi
Last recorded111,106 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 PAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner step rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all front ball joint covers Deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,092 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner step rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all front ball joint covers Deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 101,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,617 miles

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside step corroded and has a hole

Rear both hub seals leaking but not affecting brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2018 99,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside step corroded and has a hole

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear both hub seals leaking but not affecting brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,514 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hand brake mount area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,357 miles

o/s sill rotted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 95,357 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s sill rotted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,960 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

adv n/s/r brake slight binding and hub seal leaking

adv o/s/f wheel bearing not tested

Fail 8 Dec 2014 89,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

adv n/s/r brake slight binding and hub seal leaking

adv o/s/f wheel bearing not tested

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,065 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre has age cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,666 miles

cover missing from centre seat belt cover

Fail 5 Sep 2009 80,666 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cover missing from centre seat belt buckle.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 77,690 miles

both rear hub seals weaping

startig to corrode on body

starting to corrode under vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,690 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both rear hub seals weaping

side door dont open

startig to corrode on body

starting to corrode under vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,934 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

metal sections of flexible brake hoses corroding

n/s rear brake showing a slightly low reading

Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,521 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 68,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E260 PAF is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E260 PAF, 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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E260 PAF is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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