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D533 NRL

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,377 mi
Last recorded211,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD533 NRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 211,377 miles

fuel tank damp around seam but not leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2023 210,691 miles

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 210,680 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2022 209,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 207,400 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 206,126 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 206,041 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 203,903 miles

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))

Fail 15 May 2018 203,883 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 202,425 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 202,425 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 200,432 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 200,398 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 200,137 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 200,137 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 198,923 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 198,907 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 186,718 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 186,718 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 186,149 miles

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

battery insecure

slight leak o/s/rear hub seal

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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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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