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E399 LWS

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,141 mi
Last recorded138,141 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE399 LWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 138,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear SPRING BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 17 Jun 2021 138,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Various front suspension bushes slightly worn

Various steering component gaiters are perishing

Pass 23 May 2019 138,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 138,027 miles

Both nearside rear tyres are perishing.

Lower front cab steps corroding

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

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

Slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Various front steering gaiters perishing.

Various front suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,007 miles

Near side outer tyre side wall is perrished

Steering on lock to lock slight roughness

front brake hoses are slight worn

front suspension bushes are worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,976 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses have slight damage.

Both front suspension main bushes perishing.

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 137,772 miles

Both front suspension bushes are worn & perrishing

Near side rear inner tyre side walls are perrishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 137,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,784 miles

body corroded

chassis corroded

h/lamp switch poor

mud flaps very corroded

rear tyres pershed

slight play in stearing joints

under body corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 136,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body corroded

chassis corroded

h/lamp switch poor

mud flaps very corroded

rear tyres pershed

slight play in stearing joints

under body corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 136,074 miles

All rear mud gaurds are excessivly corroded at the mounts & also insecure

Both rear inner tyres starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 136,058 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All rear mud gaurds are excessivly corroded at the mounts & also insecure

Both rear inner tyres starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight brake bind N/S/R

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 135,731 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside and offside rear mud guards corroded 4 off

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

no nearside number plate lamp fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2010 135,723 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside and offside rear mud guards corroded 4 off

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

no nearside number plate lamp fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,554 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

No nearside no plate fitted

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

Parking brake lever pivots worn

Pass 25 Feb 2008 135,447 miles

advise fitting a lamp to nearside of rear number plate.

nearside rear indicator lens cracked.

offside rear box body front coach bolts loose.

parking brake lever pivots worn.

some harshness in offside front wheel bearing advise attention.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 134,485 miles

advise fitting another lamp to nearside of rear number plate.

Fail 28 Feb 2007 134,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise fitting another lamp to nearside of rear number plate.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 133,377 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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E399 LWS is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E399 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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E399 LWS is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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