MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel tank damp around seam but not leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All shock absorbers corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
All shock absorbers corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play several balljoints on system (2.1.3 (b) (i))
all shock absorbers corroded
All shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play All ball joints on steering slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
Central Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play through drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play through drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front headlamps have been fitted with converters
rear tyre (sidewall perrished slight cracking)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyre (sidewall perrished slight cracking)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery insecure
slight leak o/s/rear hub seal
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D533 NRL is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D533 NRL, 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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D533 NRL is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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