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E298 DPF

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 DPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,152 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 119,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

fronr off side indicator lenc damaged

front near side mirror damaged but has had temp repair

rear off side and near side chassis starting to corrode

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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E298 DPF is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E298 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E298 DPF registered?

E298 DPF is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E298 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E298 DPF shows 2 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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