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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Heater exhaust pipe insecure and likely to become detached
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
rear brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear outside prescribed area
rear brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
corrosion to inner and outer sills
parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
body has corrosion
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear chassis crossmember
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe corroded & burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From 'T' connection to rear hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear chassis crossmember
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Corrosion to nearside front door step
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, by sliding door (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Corrosion to nearside front door step
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Both rear tyre valves deteriorated and have slight damage
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Both rear tyre valves deteriorated and have slight damage
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Intermittant fault with windscreen washers
All four suspension coil springs corroding
Both front Trac control arm bushes deteriorating
Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight movement
Both front tyres perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front flexable brake hose, close to fouling on full lock.
Nearside rear tyre perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
All four suspension coil springs corroding
Both front Trac control arm bushes deteriorating
Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight movement
Both front tyres perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front flexable brake hose, close to fouling on full lock.
Nearside rear tyre perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe damp
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe damp
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Corrosion to front panel behind bumper
Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside & nearside front upper suspention ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
corrosion on brake pipes
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
offside front tyre wearing low
wear in front suspension bushes
beam deflectors fitted
general corrosion on underside and bodywork
offside front tyre wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general corrosion on underside and bodywork
offside front tyre wearing low
beam deflectors fitted
corrosion on brake pipes
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
offside front tyre wearing low
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
corrosion on rear shock absorbers
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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E308 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 141,734 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 T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E308 LLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen T25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E308 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 19 May 1988.
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