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E413 RLJ

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

203,329 mi
Last recorded203,329 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE413 RLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 203,329 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 203,319 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 203,309 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 199,012 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 198,993 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking 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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E413 RLJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E413 RLJ, 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 E413 RLJ registered?

E413 RLJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E413 RLJ safe to buy?

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