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E353 KNO

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,488 mi
Last recorded175,488 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 175,488 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 174,795 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 174,780 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 171,317 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,072 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

beam converters fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,227 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 37,222 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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E353 KNO is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E353 KNO, 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 E353 KNO registered?

E353 KNO is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E353 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E353 KNO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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