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E306 JBV

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,702 mi
Last recorded91,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,702 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis and body

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,442 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,766 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel residue around filler neck

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 89,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,142 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 87,483 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 86,774 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 86,474 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 86,011 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside under inner front wings slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,791 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside under inner front wings slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 82,086 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 81,938 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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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E306 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E306 JBV, 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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E306 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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