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E381 NUV

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Beige Diesel 2355cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,668 mi
Last recorded236,668 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 NUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,355cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 236,668 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres cracked/splitting

Fail 21 Aug 2012 236,665 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres cracked/splitting

Pass 1 Mar 2012 232,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 222,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 222,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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E381 NUV is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Beige with a 2,355cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E381 NUV, 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 E381 NUV registered?

E381 NUV is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E381 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E381 NUV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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