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E135 LHY

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests36 (15 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

158,803 mi
Last recorded158,803 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 LHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 21 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 158,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/floor/inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion through out under carriage

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Jul 2024 158,456 miles

General under body corrosion through out under carriage

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 158,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion through out under carriage

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished, 22 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 158,224 miles

General under body corrosion through out under carriage

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald. 205R14C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre 19 yrs old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald. 205R14C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 157,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking by filter/pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 157,857 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 157,812 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust falling off (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 157,740 miles

o/s/f floor light corrosion

o/s/f wheel baring has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing outer 3/4

Fail 4 Jul 2019 157,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 45-50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1488 (1200) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/f brake (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f floor light corrosion

o/s/f wheel baring has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing outer 3/4

Pass 10 Jul 2018 157,544 miles

o/s/f floor light corrossion

Fail 13 Jun 2018 157,508 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

o/s/f floor has light corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 157,137 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre wearing low /close to limit in few places (4.1.E.1)

front imbalance close to limit

Fail 12 Jun 2017 157,104 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater not working o/s/fm side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f top susp ball joiint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre outer 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre wearing low /close to limit in few places (4.1.E.1)

front imbalance close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2016 156,768 miles

emissions pass 0.20 no printout

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight imbaklance rear brakes

slight imbalance front brakes

underside battery tray undersealed (

Fail 1 Jun 2016 156,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel reinforcement (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 156,788 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel reinforcement (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 156,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 156,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 156,520 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 155,667 miles

offside rear tyre outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 155,656 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer edge

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 15 Oct 2013 155,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal worn and incomplete

corrosion o/s/f footstep not near any load bearing member

corrosion starting in places underneath

n/s/r ang o/s/r backing plate damp

n/s/r outer hand brake cable split

o/s headlight unit loose

o/s/r body support corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 153,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

underseal applied to underneath in places

Fail 29 Oct 2012 153,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

underseal applied to underneath in places

Fail 30 May 2012 152,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

O/S/F,O/S/R,N/S/R tyre wearing on outeredge

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2011 153,349 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body filler applied to body + wheel arches

corrosion on body + under vehicle

o/s/r fog light slightly damaged

slight corrosion on rear leaf springs + bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 152,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advance corrosion on body + under vehicle

advance corrosion on inner f/n/s wing

o/s/r + n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2010 152,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advance corrosion on body + under vehicle

advance corrosion on inner f/n/s wing

o/s/r + n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2009 152,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

o/s/f torsion bush starting to split

Fail 21 May 2009 152,335 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f torsion bush starting to split

Fail 15 May 2009

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wing corroded out side proscribed area

o/s/f inner wing corroded out side proscribed area

o/s/f torsion bar bush starting to split

smell of fuel no leaks found

Fail 14 May 2009 152,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wing corroded out side proscribed area

o/s/f inner wing corroded out side proscribed area

o/s/f torsion bar bush starting to split

smell of fuel no leaks found

Pass 14 May 2008 149,711 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s torsion bar bushes starting to split

smell of petrol

Pass 14 May 2007 148,022 miles

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

slight play both top ball joints

smell of petrol no leaks found

Pass 11 May 2006 145,972 miles

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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E135 LHY is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 E135 LHY, 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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E135 LHY is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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