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E386 GJB

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,691 mi
Last recorded182,691 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 GJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 182,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 182,691 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 182,691 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake pivot mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 182,691 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle body work corroded in multiple place not affecting braking, steering

Fail 29 Jun 2023 182,691 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no brake pad fitted (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle body work corroded in multiple place not affecting braking, steering

Fail 11 Nov 2022 182,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Fuel pipe damaged on fuel filter cords showing (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside body corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres feathering

Pass 24 Sep 2021 182,691 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipes perished

Fail 29 Jul 2021 182,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipes perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2020 182,691 miles

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

corrosion to nearside/offside lower corners of windscreen

corrosion to nearside/offside outer and inner sills/skirts

crack to nearside lower windscreen outside vision area

Fail 7 Feb 2015 182,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 182,684 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 182,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 182,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,259 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 18,250 miles

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

front brakes binding

Pass 29 Jul 2010 182,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 181,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 181,870 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 181,633 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 181,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E386 GJB is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E386 GJB, 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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What year was E386 GJB registered?

E386 GJB is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 February 1988.

Is E386 GJB safe to buy?

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