Volkswagen Lt 40d (1988)
1988 Volkswagen Lt 40d
CarHunch is tracking 277 1988 Volkswagen Lt 40d vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Volkswagen LT 40D has a 0% first-time pass rate—far below the UK average of 80%—which means every single vehicle in this cohort of 277 failed its MOT on first attempt. The diesel variant, which makes up 273 of the vehicles tested, shows the same 0% pass rate, indicating systematic issues across the board rather than isolated problems.
The complete absence of passing vehicles and zero recorded dangerous defects suggests these LT 40Ds may have stopped being regularly tested or maintained years ago, making this data more of a historical record than a buying guide. If you're considering one of these vans, treat any vehicle as a restoration project requiring professional pre-purchase inspection and expect significant work before it will pass a modern MOT.
We have 277 1988 Volkswagen Lt 40d vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Volkswagen Lt 40d
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Volkswagen Lt 40d
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 273 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
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