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E398 LWS

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,375 mi
Last recorded120,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 LWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 119,563 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,509 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,360 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 117,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 116,357 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear inner tyre starting to perrish/crack

parking brake lever has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,208 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 116,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 116,050 miles

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

Oil leak

all bushes slightly deteriorated

general corrosion

nearside front tyre perished in tread and sidewall

slight play in top steering colummn bush

Fail 20 Jun 2012 116,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all bushes slightly deteriorated

general corrosion

nearside front tyre perished in tread and sidewall

slight play in top steering colummn bush

Pass 14 Jun 2011 115,715 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 115,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 115,042 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 114,587 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 114,585 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 113,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 113,333 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
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E398 LWS is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E398 LWS, 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 E398 LWS registered?

E398 LWS is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E398 LWS safe to buy?

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