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E415 KBD

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

266,627 mi
Last recorded266,627 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE415 KBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 266,627 miles

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

all coil springs coroded

brakepipes covered in substance unable to check properly

centre seatbelt attatchment secured on by cellotape

exhaust syystem coroded

front discs slightly scorred + worn

o/s/f seatbelt attatchment secured on by cellotape

rear leaf springs + i bushes starting to perrish

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 3 Aug 2009 266,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs coroded

brakepipes covered in substance unable to check properly

centre seatbelt attatchment secured on by cellotape

exhaust syystem coroded

front discs slightly scorred + worn

o/s/f seatbelt attatchment secured on by cellotape

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

rear leaf springs + i bushes starting to perrish

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2008 266,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 266,627 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 263,697 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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E415 KBD is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E415 KBD, 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 E415 KBD registered?

E415 KBD is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 March 1988.

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