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E89 ECK

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

203,261 mi
Last recorded203,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 ECK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 203,261 miles

Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 203,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 203,198 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 203,188 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 203,089 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

wipers split

Pass 16 Jun 2022 202,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 202,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 202,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 202,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 201,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 201,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 201,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 201,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 5 Jul 2018 201,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 200,468 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount been repaired (3.1.9)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2017 200,107 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 199,630 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Corrosion to bottom on sill (drivers seat area)

Corrosion to under carriage

Near side seat has slight movement

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 199,629 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing Stalk (5.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corner (3.1.9)

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Corrosion to under carriage

Near side seat has slight movement

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 199,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

gear oil leak

nearside washer jet aim

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 199,196 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

gear oil leak

nearside washer jet aim

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 197,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 197,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 196,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

gear oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 196,490 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

gear oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 196,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

gear oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 195,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 195,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2011 195,527 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 194,322 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 194,321 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 194,305 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear numberplates slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2009 194,280 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NSR shocker body worn through by handbrake cable but not affected in operation

Pass 15 Aug 2008 193,860 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 193,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 191,859 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 191,830 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 191,045 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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E89 ECK is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 E89 ECK, 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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E89 ECK is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 November 1987.

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