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E486 UWJ

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,456 mi
Last recorded126,456 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE486 UWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 126,456 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 126,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear suspension rubber bump-stop missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 125,353 miles

windscreen marked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 123,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 122,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside chassis rail rusty weak and corroded outside prescribed area

underside rusty and weak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 121,243 miles

Oil leak

slight visual smoke

underside rusty and weak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 119,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 117,300 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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E486 UWJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E486 UWJ, 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

How do I check the history of E486 UWJ?

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What year was E486 UWJ registered?

E486 UWJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E486 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E486 UWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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