MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside headlamp pattern poor
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside headlamp pattern poor
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
headlamp pattern poor
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
bind evident both rear wheels
headlamp beam pattern poor o/s
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
drivers seat does not have an adjustment mechanism
underside of vehicle sealed and painted, difficult to assess condition of prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
drivers seat does not have an adjustment mechanism
underside of vehicle sealed and painted, difficult to assess condition of prescribed areas
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
drivers seat doesn't appear to adjust by design
lower valances both sides and rear appear to have been repaired and sealed - unable to fully assess
n/s/ beam pattern poor
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre wall scuffed
front seats non standard
rear valance filled and covered in foam
Driver seat has been modified which no longer incorporates an adjustment mechanism
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)
extensive use of fiberglass in outer body panels unable to fully assess
o/s/ headlamp pattern poor
rear brake effort appears to be below normal for this type of vehicle
some play in both steering idlers
Driver seat has been modified which no longer incorporates an adjustment mechanism
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)
extensive use of fiberglass in outer body panels unable to fully assess
o/s/ headlamp pattern poor
rear brake effort appears to be below normal for this type of vehicle
some play in both steering idlers
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
rear valance and inner sill at rear filled with foam
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear valance and inner sill at rear filled with foam
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
leisure battery, not main vehicle battery, appears not to be fully secure
n/s/r spring leaves slightly misaligned
rear valance extending into rear inner wings, extensive use of filler/sealant unable to fully assess
slight play o/s/ steering idler
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
leisure battery, not main vehicle battery, appears not to be fully secure
n/s/r spring leaves slightly misaligned
rear valance extending into rear inner wings, extensive use of filler/sealant unable to fully assess
slight play o/s/ steering idler
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine tempremental to idle
exhaust hydracarbon level high until engine revs increased
rear valance behind both rear springs appears to have filler / sealant applied - unable to fully assess this area
slight play o/s steering idler
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine tempremental to idle
exhaust hydracarbon level high until engine revs increased
rear valance behind both rear springs appears to have filler / sealant applied - unable to fully assess this area
slight play o/s steering idler
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
inner rear valance both sides appears to have been repaired / sealed with filler / foam, unable to fully access condition of metal beneath outside orescribed area
repairs under both rear inner wings, unable to fully access due to application of sealant / paint, however all appears to be solid beneath
right hand headlamp beam pattern poor
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all body cavitys and rear valance filled with foam unable to inspect areas properly
all under vehicle body panels covered with heavy underseal and taped seams
o/s/f brake backplate corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all body cavitys and rear valance filled with foam unable to inspect areas properly
all under vehicle body panels covered with heavy underseal and taped seams
o/s/f brake backplate corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
front number plate starting to deterorate
ignition & lighting switches non standard but comply with mot requirements
mileage as last year suspect speedo innop
o/s steering rod close to front suspension frame on lock
o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted
several rear prescribed areas have had voids filled with foam and over coated with light resin unable to access condition of all areas
front number plate starting to deterorate
ignition & lighting switches non standard but comply with mot requirements
mileage as last year suspect speedo innop
o/s steering rod close to front suspension frame on lock
o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted
several rear prescribed areas have had voids filled with foam and over coated with light resin unable to access condition of all areas
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r valance/crossmember corroded
o/s and n/s spring mounting plates slightly blown by corrosion
o/s body panel corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r valance/crossmember corroded
o/s and n/s spring mounting plates slightly blown by corrosion
o/s body panel corroded
play in handbrake lever pivot
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres on limit for load index for plated rear axle weight
only just passed emission test on co reading see print out
rear brake flexable hose ferrules appear corroded,but have been painted unable to fully assess.Lower ferule appeared damp on initial inspection wiped off nothing re appeared by the end of test advise further inspection
rear no plate slightly faded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
drivers seat cushion worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all underside of vehicle heavy coated with paint
exhaust hydrocarbons fluctuate on high limit
o/s indicator slightly dim
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D492 VYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 D492 VYJ, 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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D492 VYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 January 1987.
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