MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,177 miAbove average mileage for this year
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ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS
FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING BOX. WEAR IN N/S STEERING IDLER
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING BOX. WEAR IN N/S STEERING IDLER
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Propshaft component defective
N/s mirror damaged.Wear n/s steering idler.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAULT WITH N/S SEAT BELT STALK †WEAR IN O/S STEERING IDLER †ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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E197 GBL is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E197 GBL, 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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E197 GBL is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 April 1988.
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