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E264 SOJ

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE264 SOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/14C (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,993 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 131,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 129,368 miles

Both rear inner tyres slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 129,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre cracking and perishing.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre cracking and perishing.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,187 miles

front tyres wearing edges

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,031 miles

slight corrosion to both sides rear chassis

Fail 26 Feb 2019 129,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to both sides rear chassis

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 125,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 121,398 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 119,806 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 118,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 117,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 116,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 116,471 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 116,458 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside front flexi ferrule corroded

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

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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E264 SOJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E264 SOJ, 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 E264 SOJ registered?

E264 SOJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E264 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E264 SOJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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