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D518 KUG

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

416,593 mi
Last recorded416,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 KUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 416,593 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

os rear bump stop slight deterated

Fail 16 Jul 2013 416,552 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

os rear bump stop slight deterated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 411,204 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 405,258 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 403,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 401,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 399,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 395,643 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 395,551 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some play in steering system

Pass 28 Jul 2006 390,579 miles

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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D518 KUG is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D518 KUG, 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 D518 KUG registered?

D518 KUG is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D518 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D518 KUG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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