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A5 UVW

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,535 mi
Last recorded245,535 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 245,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 244,378 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor earth (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake button poor

Pass 15 May 2023 241,417 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake only just meets requirments

Pass 13 Apr 2022 237,601 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 237,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly ratchet not working (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 235,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 233,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 233,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 225,009 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 225,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 216,462 miles

General corrosion to front & rear suspension components and chassis members.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 216,457 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

General corrosion to front & rear suspension components and chassis members.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 216,312 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine smokey when cold

front discs corroded and slight warp

n/s headlight pattern fluffy

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 9 Apr 2014 216,312 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine smokey when cold

front discs corroded and slight warp

n/s headlight pattern fluffy

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 28 Sep 2012 215,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust tailpipe slight corrosion and slight blow

front discs corroded

rear brakes uneven o/s low indicating need for inspection and or repair

slight play steering box

Pass 25 Aug 2011 215,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust slightly corroded and slight blow

slight imbalance rear brakes o/s low

slight play steering box

Fail 8 Aug 2011 215,606 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play at steering box

Pass 6 Aug 2010 214,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft centre bearing has collapsed

slight warp front brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2010 214,577 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft centre bearing has collapsed

slight warp front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2009 212,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

prop shaft centre bearing badly perished

slight warp on rear drums

Fail 7 Aug 2009 212,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front and rear and o/s front tyres perished but not yet showing chords

prop shaft centre bearing badly perished

slight warp on rear drums

Pass 20 Apr 2007 211,368 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 211,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 209,391 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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A5 UVW is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 73,107 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 A5 UVW, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 UVW is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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