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E778 DNR

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

334,564 mi
Last recorded334,564 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 DNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 334,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Feb 2011 331,766 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2010 329,361 miles

tyres starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 328,943 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 328,940 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 328,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s wiperblade split

n/s/r shocker cover corroded

oil leak on engine

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 9 Jan 2007 328,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f engine mount worn

o/s/f tyre showing signs of splitting on inner wall

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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E778 DNR is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E778 DNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E778 DNR registered?

E778 DNR is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E778 DNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E778 DNR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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