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D471 YMO

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,035 mi
Last recorded36,035 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD471 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 35,007 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 35,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 34,801 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Apr 2013 34,678 miles

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

coolant leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 34,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,863 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,649 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,743 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 31,733 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,450 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,585 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight cuts on n/s/f tyre on the outer wall.

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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D471 YMO is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D471 YMO, 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 D471 YMO registered?

D471 YMO is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D471 YMO safe to buy?

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