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E216 XWL

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 XWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 134,447 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs rusted

off side rear inner tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 132,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 132,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 130,932 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 130,932 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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E216 XWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E216 XWL, 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 E216 XWL registered?

E216 XWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E216 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E216 XWL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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