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E975 XTA

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests30 (12 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

331,282 mi
Last recorded331,282 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE975 XTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 18 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 331,282 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ferruels have slight crosion

Nearside Front brake hose is slightly chaffed

Offside Front bulk head is rusty and corrded all over

Offside Front seat mounting and handbrake lever mounting to floor/wheel arch have corrosion and holed

Offside Rear brake hose ferruels have slight crosion

all 4 jacking points are rusty and could be quite week with the rust around them and there mountings

all front and rear suspension rubber bushes are deteriorating and cracking all over.

all suspension and steering rubber boots are deteriorating

all wheel bearings have slight play in them

bodywork has corrision and holed various placeses all over

both front brake discs are corroded worn and pitted inside and outside

both rear light lenses are damaged around the outer edges

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gasses from f/pipe to manifold and also the silancer and is corodedd

inner and outer sills are corroded all the way along inside and out side

lower inner front panel and lower inner rear panel are corroded and holed in several placess

n/s/r floor pan to inner sill coroded just outside prescribed area to n/s/r front spring mounting

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan wheel arch door step are all corroded and holed

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

o/s/f corner of vehicle is corroded and holed in various places and would be quite week in a accident

o/s/f under arch is corroded where h/brake cable mounts

o/s/f under arch is corroded where throttle cable mounts

oil leak from engine

steering column top bearing has slight play

steering drag link ball joints both ends have slight play

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

under body and chassis is corroded and holed in various places all over

Fail 1 Feb 2017 331,280 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount area jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting area inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake hose ferruels have slight crosion

Nearside Front brake hose is slightly chaffed

Offside Front bulk head is rusty and corrded all over

Offside Front seat mounting and handbrake lever mounting to floor/wheel arch have corrosion and holed

Offside Rear brake hose ferruels have slight crosion

all 4 jacking points are rusty and could be quite week with the rust around them and there mountings

all front and rear suspension rubber bushes are deteriorating and cracking all over.

all suspension and steering rubber boots are deteriorating

all wheel bearings have slight play in them

bodywork has corrision and holed various placeses all over

both front brake discs are corroded worn and pitted inside and outside

both rear light lenses are damaged around the outer edges

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gasses from f/pipe to manifold and also the silancer and is corodedd

inner and outer sills are corroded all the way along inside and out side

lower inner front panel and lower inner rear panel are corroded and holed in several placess

n/s/r floor pan to inner sill coroded just outside prescribed area to n/s/r front spring mounting

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan wheel arch door step are all corroded and holed

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

o/s/f corner of vehicle is corroded and holed in various places and would be quite week in a accident

o/s/f under arch is corroded where h/brake cable mounts

o/s/f under arch is corroded where throttle cable mounts

oil leak from engine

steering column top bearing has slight play

steering drag link ball joints both ends have slight play

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

under body and chassis is corroded and holed in various places all over

Fail 17 Jan 2017 331,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower f/panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white/pink (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases f/pipe to manifold and also rear silencer of the exhaust is blowing and corded. (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 jacking points are corroded around themselves and there mountings

body has corrosion and holed in various places all over

both rear lamp lenses are damaged around the edges

inner sills and outer sills all along inside and out are corroded and holed all over all the way along

n/s/f lower inner f/panel is corroded and holed

o/s/f bulk head is rusty all over

o/s/f floor pan and wheel arch is corroded and holed in various places

o/s/f seat and hand brake mountings are rusty where they mount to floor

o/s/f under arch is corroded where throttle cable mouts

under body and chassis is corroded and holed in various place's all over

o/s/f corner of vehicle is corroded all around under side in behind the dash under carpets etc and would be very week in a accedent

Pass 9 Mar 2016 331,290 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Nearside front underside corner corroded

Nearside lower inner sill excessively corroded

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

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

Offside front underside corner corroded

Offside lower inner sill excessively corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 331,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Nearside front underside corner corroded

Nearside lower inner sill excessively corroded

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

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

Offside front underside corner corroded

Offside lower inner sill excessively corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 331,250 miles

Body excessily corroded

Corrosion around offside front seat area but not excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front lower sill excessivly corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow bar scoket cover missing

Welding repairs undersealed

corrosion on offside front inner door shut but not in prescribed area

offside lower sill excessivly corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2015 331,246 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Corrosion around offside front seat area but not excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front lower sill excessivly corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow bar scoket cover missing

Welding repairs undersealed

corrosion on offside front inner door shut but not in prescribed area

offside lower sill excessivly corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Feb 2015 331,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Corrosion around drivers seat but not excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside lower inner sill excessivly corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside lower inner sill excessivly corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 330,817 miles

All underside of vehicle has surface rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front seat bases have surface corrosion on mounting area

NSf tyre cracking in tread and outter side wall

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Towbar mounting areas slightly corroded

Vechicle body is in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2013 330,816 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

NSF tyre cracking on outter sidewall and tread pattern

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSF seat base area has surface corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles body in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2012 330,386 miles

arears of front cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed arears

arears of rear cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed arears

nearside and offside inner/outer sills rusted away but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear chassis starting to corrode around jacking points

this vehical is in general poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2012 330,386 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

arears of front cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed arears

arears of rear cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed arears

nearside and offside inner/outer sills rusted away but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear chassis starting to corrode around jacking points

this vehical is in general poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2012 329,966 miles

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

areas of front cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

areas of rear cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside and offside lower inner/outer sillsrusted away but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear chassis starting to corrode around jacking points

this vehical has large amounts of body corrosion but all taped over at time of test to cover jagged edges

this vehical is in general poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2012 329,966 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

areas of front cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

areas of rear cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside and offside lower inner/outer sillsrusted away but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear chassis starting to corrode around jacking points

this vehical has large amounts of body corrosion but all taped over at time of test to cover jagged edges

Fail 17 Jan 2012 329,966 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

arears of front cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

arears of rear cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed arears

nearside and offside lower inner/outer sills rusted away but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

this vehical has large amounts of body corrosion but all taped over at time of test

this vehical is in general poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2011 329,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

arears of rear cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed arears

arears off front cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed arears

nearside and offside lower inner/outer sills rusted away but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

this vehical has large amounts of body corrossion but tapped up at time of test to cover jagged edges

this vehical is in general poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2011 329,674 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 329,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 329,204 miles

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

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

both front door steps excessively corroded

general vehicle condition poor

vehicle excessively corroded in places not within prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jan 2010 329,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front door steps excessively corroded

general vehicle condition poor

vehicle excessively corroded in places not within prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jan 2009 328,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s and o/s lower inner sills corroded but not within prescribed arears

n/s/f and o/s/f lower door steps corroded but not within prescribed arears

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Dec 2008 328,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s and os lower inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

n/s/f and o/s/flower door step corroded but not within prescribed arears

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2008 328,309 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 328,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 29 Jan 2007 327,650 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 327,638 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 327,614 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 327,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 326,854 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 326,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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E975 XTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E975 XTA, 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

How do I check the history of E975 XTA?

You can check the full history of E975 XTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E975 XTA registered?

E975 XTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E975 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E975 XTA shows 30 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E975 XTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E975 XTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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