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E549 HJX

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,444 mi
Last recorded172,444 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE549 HJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 172,444 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 171,435 miles

Central Front Lower clasp cover missing

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 169,593 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 169,582 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 168,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 168,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 166,342 miles

o/s/f brake back plate missing

rear number plate damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2014

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

o/s/f brake back plate missing

rear number plate damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 165,391 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 162,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 162,172 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 109,536 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 159,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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E549 HJX is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E549 HJX, 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 E549 HJX registered?

E549 HJX is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 December 1987.

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