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E732 ELM

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE732 ELM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,238 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 64,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E732 ELM is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E732 ELM, 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 E732 ELM registered?

E732 ELM is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E732 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E732 ELM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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