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E124 FPG

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,307 mi
Last recorded181,307 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE124 FPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 181,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stay bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 181,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stay bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 180,705 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat has slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2020 180,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2019 177,750 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 177,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 177,739 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner /lower wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seatbelt anchorage / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens has water ingress

Slight play in steering bushes / balljoints

Pass 10 Oct 2018 177,024 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Rear Wing, Soft in places

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 175,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 175,912 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (both) (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 175,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 175,040 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

parking brake warning not working

Pass 6 Oct 2014 174,875 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 174,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 173,964 miles

slight bind near side front brake

Pass 17 Feb 2010 172,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

heavy under sill

o/s head light pattern

Pass 9 Jan 2009 168,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 168,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 166,198 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 166,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 165,659 miles

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

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)

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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E124 FPG is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 129,942 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 E124 FPG, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E124 FPG is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E124 FPG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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