1988 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Petrol · E135 LHY
1988 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, petrol). First registered 07/01/1988. Recorded mileage 158,803 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2400cc
E135 LHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2025
- 158,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E135 LHY Mileage History
- 25/01/2022157,931 mi
- 04/04/2023158,224 mi+293 mi
- 02/07/2024158,426 mi+202 mi
- 16/07/2024158,456 mi+30 mi
- 14/07/2025158,803 mi+347 mi
Average of roughly 252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E135 LHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Lt (E135 LHY) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split to cords (5.”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split to cords (5.2”.
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