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E713 VDT

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,177 mi
Last recorded77,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE713 VDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,177 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 422 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,177 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 77,177 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 77,177 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 77,177 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 77,177 miles

Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side front cracking on wall

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,177 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,177 miles

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

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

ADVICE ON RUSTY DISCS & SOFT REAR TYRE

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 77,177 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 77,177 miles

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

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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E713 VDT is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E713 VDT, 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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E713 VDT is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 October 1987.

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