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E412 KBD

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,794 mi
Last recorded44,794 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE412 KBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 44,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 41,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 35,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 31,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,894 miles

misting around load sensing valve

Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,842 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,961 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2012 24,216 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,185 miles

parking brake efficiency 17%

Fail 23 Jan 2009 24,180 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

oil leak at nearside rear wheel

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,605 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 22,605 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E412 KBD is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E412 KBD, 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 E412 KBD registered?

E412 KBD is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E412 KBD safe to buy?

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