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E88 UYD

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,291 mi
Last recorded213,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 UYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 213,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 213,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 212,955 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering system

Pass 10 Jun 2023 212,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 212,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 212,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All FOUR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in steering system

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle body starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 212,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2019 211,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

battery not secured, but not likely to fall or tip.

Fail 23 May 2019 211,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired weld not continuous all the way round repair plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative link rod snapped during test, unable to complete brake test (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

battery not secured, but not likely to fall or tip.

Fail 14 May 2019 211,176 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within prescribed are of upper sock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer chassis upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All metal brake pipes greased

Centre to rear exhaust flange fixing 1 of 3 is missing system still secure

Nearside Front chassis has a insufficient welding repair out of prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 207,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front steps corroded but not currently weakened

underside and suspension/steering component bushes perished/cracking from age

Fail 21 May 2018 207,668 miles

Brake performance not tested due to parking brake defect (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule badly corroded and hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule badly corroded and hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake cable mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front steps corroded but not currently weakened

underside and suspension/steering component bushes perished/cracking from age

Pass 1 Jun 2017 205,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from silencer (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 205,888 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative Handbrake warning brake light not working (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from silencer (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 204,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

drivers step corroded but currently still solid/secure

Fail 31 May 2016 204,014 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

drivers step corroded but currently still solid/secure

Fail 18 May 2016 203,970 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Handbrake not operating mechanism seized (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2015 202,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 201,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 200,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 3 May 2013 199,936 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 199,297 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 199,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 198,908 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 197,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 196,818 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2009 196,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 196,660 miles

n/s door mirror slight damage to top of glass

Pass 3 Oct 2006 196,054 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2005 195,672 miles

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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E88 UYD is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E88 UYD, 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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E88 UYD is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 October 1987.

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