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D273 XTL

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,556 mi
Last recorded118,556 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD273 XTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 118,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,356 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 118,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 188,356 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 183,943 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 183,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 193,606 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 183,591 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 183,040 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 183,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 182,917 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear parking brake only just met requirement @16% ,adjustment or repair may be required.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 182,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 182,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 182,695 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 182,477 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 182,477 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 182,347 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

N/s/f chassis inner wheel arch area corroded not in a prescribed area

N/s/f chassis near shock absorber slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2010 181,242 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 181,242 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 177,283 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 177,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 174,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tank damp ,no visable leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2007 174,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tank damp ,no visable leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2006 169,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 169,159 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service 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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D273 XTL is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 D273 XTL, 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 D273 XTL registered?

D273 XTL is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D273 XTL safe to buy?

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