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E440 MMT

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,566 mi
Last recorded85,566 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE440 MMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,623 miles

Offside part of high level stop light off

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,619 miles

Offside Rear part of high level stop light off

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,145 miles

Offside part of high level stop light off

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,388 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,891 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight screen damage outside zone A

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,617 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rearmost (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,913 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,913 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,861 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,219 miles

o/s/r top brake lamp 2 bulbs inop still below 50%

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,590 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 64,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 64,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,719 miles

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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E440 MMT is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc petrol 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 E440 MMT, 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 E440 MMT registered?

E440 MMT is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E440 MMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E440 MMT 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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