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E179 XDT

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Beige Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,328 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 68,320 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck to cap (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 68,311 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 68,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,786 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 67,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,273 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 67,271 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,791 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 66,743 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,149 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,127 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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E179 XDT is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Beige with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E179 XDT, 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 E179 XDT registered?

E179 XDT is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E179 XDT safe to buy?

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