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E523 SYC

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,474 mi
Last recorded201,474 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE523 SYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 201,474 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 201,438 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 201,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 199,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 197,820 miles

Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 197,807 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 194,047 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 191,323 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 191,297 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 186,169 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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E523 SYC is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E523 SYC, 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 E523 SYC registered?

E523 SYC is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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