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D588 THR

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,682 mi
Last recorded36,682 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD588 THR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade is split

Offside Front jacking point is slightly corroded

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Outer tires slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,957 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 35,961 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak from rear diff ()

both front wipers are split

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,483 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front jacking points are corroded

both outer rear tyres are slightly perished

rear bump stops are worn

Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on nearside front jacking point holed

handbrake rod is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,275 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four rear tyres are slightly perished

nearside front outrigger is corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear lamp lense is cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,117 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre hard to rotate can't fully check wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 35,117 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre hard to rotate can't fully check wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,501 miles

o/s/r outter tyre perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,501 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r outter tyre perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,056 miles

Chassis corroded both sides near rear wheels

Slight bind NSF brake

Slight leak from tipper ram

slight damage to NSR lamp unit

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,044 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 29,023 miles

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

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

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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D588 THR is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D588 THR, 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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What year was D588 THR registered?

D588 THR is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D588 THR safe to buy?

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