MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,252 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front flexi hose is not securely attached to vehicle body.
Front Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
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E159 XKY is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 E159 XKY, 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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What year was E159 XKY registered?
E159 XKY is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 April 1988.
Is E159 XKY safe to buy?
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