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E724 FLR

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE724 FLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 147,076 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion to LSV brake hose ferrules

heavy surface corrosion to handbrake pivot area

wiring untidy at rear

Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to LSV brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to handbrake pivot area

wiring untidy at nearside rear

Fail 1 Apr 2010 146,946 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

surface corrosion to handbrake pivot area

wiring untidy at nearside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2009 146,807 miles

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

LSV brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 146,498 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear inner tyre worn unevenly

surface corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 26 Mar 2007 146,263 miles

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

Oil leak

spare tyre worn on outer edge below limit

Pass 22 Mar 2006 143,531 miles

refer to original advisory notice

Fail 22 Mar 2006 143,531 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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E724 FLR is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E724 FLR, 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 E724 FLR registered?

E724 FLR is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 November 1987.

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