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E244 FRG

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE244 FRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 105,595 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 105,143 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 105,143 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 103,775 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 103,773 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 101,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,681 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION NONE EXCESSIVE

Fail 1 Sep 2021 96,674 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION NONE EXCESSIVE

Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,961 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 92,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 99,186 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,126 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 91,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,032 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface rust (3.5.1i)

brakes just pass may need work/adjustment

Fail 18 Jul 2017 91,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface rust (3.5.1i)

brakes just pass may need work/adjustment

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,653 miles

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2007 88,602 miles

front tyres differnt size from rear

n/s/f corner accident damaged bumper cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2006 88,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E244 FRG is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E244 FRG, 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 E244 FRG registered?

E244 FRG is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E244 FRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E244 FRG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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