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E155 XGJ

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,673 mi
Last recorded128,673 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 XGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 128,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Propshaft component defective

centre seat belt cover missing

drivers seat belt cover missing

play in off side front king pin

windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Apr 2009 128,671 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Propshaft component defective

centre seat belt cover missing

drivers seat belt cover missing

play in off side front king pin

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Sep 2008 128,024 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in off side front king pin

Pass 21 Sep 2007 126,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 125,348 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight accident damage too drivers cab,near-side and off-side.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 124,825 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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E155 XGJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E155 XGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E155 XGJ registered?

E155 XGJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E155 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E155 XGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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