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E788 CGM

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,947 mi
Last recorded85,947 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE788 CGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,947 miles

side wall cracking o.s.f. tyre

tread cracking n.s.f. tyre

side wall cracking n.s.r. inner tyre.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 85,947 miles

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

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

side wall cracking o.s.f. tyre

tread cracking n.s.f. tyre

side wall cracking n.s.r. inner tyre.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres & n/s/r inner tyre severe cracking on walls

Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,555 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 83,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,930 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 82,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,743 miles

both front tyre treads- surface cracks

number plate lamp dim

rear bump stops missing

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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E788 CGM is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E788 CGM, 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 E788 CGM registered?

E788 CGM is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E788 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E788 CGM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E788 CGM have outstanding finance?

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