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D548 SHR

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

69,924 mi
Last recorded69,924 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD548 SHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 69,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 69,335 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 68,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 68,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all around the vehicle (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,024 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 66,024 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,013 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 66,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,989 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

camper conversion

Fail 16 Jun 2015 62,982 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

camper conversion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

camper conversion

Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,420 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

camper conversion

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

exhaust system deteriorated and starting to blow slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

exhaust system deteriorated and starting to blow slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 54,777 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,097 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 52,097 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,694 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 51,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear side light slightly dimmer than offside

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 48,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D548 SHR is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 D548 SHR, 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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D548 SHR is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 March 1987.

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