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D492 VYJ

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,040 mi
Last recorded173,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD492 VYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 173,040 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 173,040 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 14 Aug 2019
Fail 1 Aug 2019

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 173,039 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 173,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 173,039 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 173,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 12,124 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 1,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 1,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 173,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 173,039 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 173,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 173,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 173,039 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 173,039 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 173,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 173,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 173,039 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 173,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 173,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 173,039 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 173,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 173,038 miles

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

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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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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