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E462 FCP

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,657 mi
Last recorded20,657 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 20,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

braking system only just meet requirements

chassis and cab corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 19,472 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rears x3 (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 19,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear outer tyre has small cut

rear chassis and cross members corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 19,434 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount perished (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock/anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear outer tyre has small cut

rear chassis and cross members corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,848 miles

both front doorsteps corroded /holed

o/s front anti roll link bushes deteriorated

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear vehicle body cross members badly corroded/ wheel arch area

Fail 26 Aug 2015 18,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front doorsteps corroded /holed

n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s front anti roll link bushes deteriorated

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear vehicle body cross members badly corroded/ wheel arch area

Pass 17 May 2013 18,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust centre mounting splitting

front brake inbalance 24%

Fail 15 May 2013 18,632 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting splitting

front brake inbalance 24%

Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,996 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust rubber perrished

Fail 10 Apr 2012 17,994 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,234 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,234 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,688 miles

both front steps corr/weak

front arches rusty covered with tape

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,273 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 16,273 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

chassis surface rust

n/s/f tie bar bushes pearished

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,917 miles

brake pipes surface rust

chassis legs surface rust

Fail 11 Mar 2008 15,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes surface rust

chassis legs surface rust

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension low

Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,125 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 14,119 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E462 FCP is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E462 FCP, 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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E462 FCP is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 October 1987.

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