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D204 OWL

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,050 mi
Last recorded174,050 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD204 OWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 174,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 172,637 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 172,630 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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D204 OWL is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D204 OWL, 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 D204 OWL registered?

D204 OWL is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 January 1987.

Is D204 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D204 OWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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