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D477 YMO

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

555,413 mi
Last recorded555,413 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 555,413 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 555,406 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 553,789 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 553,783 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 553,744 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

seat belt cover missing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 551,600 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 551,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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D477 YMO is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D477 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D477 YMO registered?

D477 YMO is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D477 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D477 YMO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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