CarVerify

Free Car Check

E378 BGF

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,520 mi
Last recorded133,520 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE378 BGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 133,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner steps corroded but not within prescribed area

dry under body

Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,500 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner floor pan corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cab corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2021 133,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sil rusty

Offside Front Inner floor pan has a hole but not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,327 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front king pins (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2019 133,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective split and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Lifting ram leaking

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat lose but not insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

general rust around vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2019 133,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning switch inoperative no working with hazards on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with main beam (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective various exhaust rubbers split and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around vehicle

lifting ram leaking

passenger seat lose but not insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes at compensator and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r outer tyre has screw in it was flat (punctured)

rear brake effort both sides low (adjust compensator ?)

rear shackle bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2018 133,006 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Steering locking device insecure lock / and switches loose broken (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes at compensator and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r outer tyre has screw in it was flat (punctured)

rear brake effort both sides low (adjust compensator ?)

rear shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,775 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear outer and under sill corroded to excess

Nearside under door step corroded to excess

Central seat belt not correctly located for use

Fail 17 Feb 2017 130,733 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front panel at windscreen edges (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (3.1.9)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under door step (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear outer and under sill corroded to excess

Nearside under door step corroded to excess

Central seat belt not correctly located for use

Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,169 miles

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

Nearside Front king pin has play

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside floor holed

Fail 13 Jan 2016 129,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front king pin has play

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside floor holed

Pass 2 Jan 2015 127,845 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 127,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 126,167 miles

rear bump stops are missing

rear shackle bushes are worn

Fail 30 Sep 2013 126,158 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear bump stops are missing

rear shackle bushes are worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,726 miles

both front flexy hoses perishing

brake pedal rubber perished

corrosion starting on back cab panel

nearside front tyre weareing edges

offside front tyre wear inner edge small cuts

offside rear outer tyre perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 124,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front flexy hoses perishing

brake pedal rubber perished

corrosion starting on back cab panel

nearside front tyre weareing edges

offside front tyre wear inner edge small cuts

offside rear outer tyre perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 123,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2011 123,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,985 miles

brake hoses perished

o/s/r bump stop deteriated and n/s/r bump stop missing

play in steering

slight splitting/damage to both rear inner tyres

wipers smear slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2010 121,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake hoses perished

o/s/r bump stop deteriated and n/s/r bump stop missing

slight splitting/damage to both rear inner tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2009 121,313 miles

n/s/r leaf spring bump stop missing

play in steering

Pass 20 May 2008 119,901 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 119,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

slight wear lower handbrake linkage pivot point

Pass 31 Mar 2007 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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 2 Mar 2006 115,212 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Lt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E378 BGF is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 E378 BGF, 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

How do I check the history of E378 BGF?

You can check the full history of E378 BGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E378 BGF registered?

E378 BGF is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E378 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E378 BGF shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E378 BGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E378 BGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.