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E175 XGJ

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,715 mi
Last recorded145,715 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE175 XGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 145,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,699 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 145,691 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 145,688 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 145,614 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 225,968 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 225,965 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 225,963 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 225,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 225,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 225,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 225,780 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 225,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 225,107 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 224,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 224,674 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 222,308 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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E175 XGJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 E175 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 E175 XGJ registered?

E175 XGJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E175 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E175 XGJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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