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D289 BBC

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,340 mi
Last recorded78,340 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD289 BBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 78,340 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside step/sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,608 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi pipe ferrulle coroded

Offside Front brake flexi pipe ferrule coroded

Fail 29 May 2018 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake flexi pipe ferrulle coroded

Offside Front brake flexi pipe ferrule coroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 75,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush top bush in link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,413 miles

End section of exhaust tailpipe holed.

Slight lift in nearside and offside lower and upper balljoints.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

advise handbrake not much free play

Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,364 miles

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

End section of exhaust tailpipe holed.

Slight lift in nearside and offside lower and upper balljoints.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 70,294 miles

Heavy corrosion to exhaust tailpipe assembly.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,239 miles

holes in tail pipe. 2 offside front tyre wearing close to limit [may need tracking]

Pass 8 Jul 2005 69,994 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 69,988 miles

Nearside Front 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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D289 BBC is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D289 BBC, 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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D289 BBC is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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