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D178 HJD

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,979 mi
Last recorded119,979 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 HJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 119,979 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 119,695 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 119,604 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 119,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.F.2)

Inner Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

nail in tyre

o/s inner track rod end, gaiter split

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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D178 HJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D178 HJD, 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 D178 HJD registered?

D178 HJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D178 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D178 HJD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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