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RIW 3255

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2355cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

382,339 mi
Last recorded382,339 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 3255
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,355cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 382,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 378,782 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 378,782 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to obtain rpm or temp. signal (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 375,834 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 375,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Nearside steering idler arm slight play but not excessive

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 374,080 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 373,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 370,047 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 370,047 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 364,211 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 364,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 259,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 359,323 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure floor corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 356,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2018 356,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2017 355,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 355,236 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 355,219 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 353,284 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 353,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 347,955 miles

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

nsr and osr bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2014 347,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr and osr bushes deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 346,196 miles

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

Oil leak

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

body corroded at rear

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 345,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 344,014 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 344,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 343,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 342,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 339,262 miles

advise horn

advise pattern

Fail 2 Jul 2008 339,262 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise horn

advise pattern

Pass 13 Jul 2007 338,466 miles

advise exhaust

advise flexy's

advise switch to rear fog light

Fail 11 Jul 2007 338,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise exhaust

advise n/s/f flexy

Pass 13 Jun 2006
Fail 13 Jun 2006 335,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RIW 3255 is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,355cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RIW 3255, 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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What year was RIW 3255 registered?

RIW 3255 is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is RIW 3255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 3255 shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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