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D574 VCX

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,836 mi
Last recorded115,836 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD574 VCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,836 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Fail 28 Jan 2021 115,836 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cab rusty on under side

under side coated with under seal

Fail 21 Jan 2020 115,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cab rusty on under side

under side coated with under seal

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,242 miles

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Under side very rusty but not holed

Fail 15 Jan 2019 115,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Under side very rusty but not holed

Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,625 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point To Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Excessivly Corroded (2.4.A.3)

Excessive Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 114,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake only just met limit 17%

under side very rusty but not holed

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,914 miles

tape on sharp edge on n/s step

under side very rusty but not holed

Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,914 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

tape on sharp edge on n/s step

under side very rusty but not holed

Fail 8 Nov 2013 113,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,766 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 113,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 113,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 111,590 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 111,582 miles

Front Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 110,072 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 110,061 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 107,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 106,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 106,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 105,045 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 105,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D574 VCX is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D574 VCX, 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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D574 VCX is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 January 1987.

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