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ExpiredMileage
194,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear halfshafts seal leaking
in my opinion body heavily corroded beyond economical repair
Holes in body have been temporarily repaired with tape.
Nearside inner sills corroded and holed.
Offside inner sills corroded and holed.
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Holes in body have been temporarily repaired with tape.
Nearside inner sills corroded and holed.
Offside inner sills corroded and holed.
Rear bumper insecure
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear brakes imbalanced, exhaust rubbers cracking, oil leak, brake pipes rusty, exhaust blow, o/s front shock damp. underside painted, park brake comp. worn
surface corrosion within P/A
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front centre and osf outer and nsf inner brake pipe corroded, ns sill supports corr, park brake lever PA corr, nsf inner arch corr, osr lower sus PA corr, gearbox oil leak, rear shock casings corr, exh rubbers det.
rear axle brake pipes corr, rear spring bushes det multi, nsr inner arch corr, tow ball cover, front ball joint boots split multi, osf shock damp. wear to park brake rod and pivot.
exhaust blowing and repaird, o/s front brake disc pitted, front and rear brake pipes rusty, rear bearing? noise, o/s front top ball joint, o/s front upper wishbone rear bush play, steering box oil leak and minor play
surface corrosion to o/s front floor, rear chassis, rear inner arches, rear crossmember, rear floors
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust blowing and repaird, o/s front brake disc pitted, front and rear brake pipes rusty, rear bearing? noise, o/s front top ball joint, o/s front upper wishbone rear bush play, steering box oil leak and minor play
surface corrosion to o/s front floor, rear chassis, rear inner arches, rear crossmember, rear floors
camper van conversion.
corrosion at 13 inches of pa multi
main beam warn inop,indic visual warn inop,screen damaged,oil leak,undersealed,osf disc scored,osf disc guard missing,f floor seams corroded,osf inner arch,r axle bushes, axle noise, nsf minor nbind, os ball joint minor wear.
repairs sealed/
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
camper van conversion.
corrosion at 13 inches of pa multi
main beam warn inop,indic visual warn inop,screen damaged,oil leak,undersealed,osf disc scored,osf disc guard missing,f floor seams corroded,osf inner arch,r axle bushes, axle noise, nsf minor nbind, os ball joint minor wear.
Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
cills and arches corroded
corroded and sealerd throughout
front floor pan corroded
nsf arch coroded and filed
rear xmember corroded
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E176 LAB is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 E176 LAB, 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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E176 LAB is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 April 1988.
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