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C138 HDV

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,038 mi
Last recorded99,038 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC138 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,038 miles

both nearside rear tyres, sidewalls slightly perished

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front inner panel and floor area corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both nearside rear tyres, sidewalls slightly perished

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front inner panel and floor area corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,459 miles

front brake bleed nipples and rear brake pipe nuts corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearsode rear light unit slightly damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2009 98,459 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake bleed nipples and rear brake pipe nuts corroded

nearside lower part of cab/pillar corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearsode rear light unit slightly damaged

offside front inner panel corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,079 miles

front bleed nipples very corroded

offside front inner panel below step corroded

offside rear of cab corroded

rear brake pipe nuts very corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2008 98,079 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bleed nipples very corroded

offside front inner panel below step corroded

rear brake pipe nuts very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,152 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 97,152 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 95,874 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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C138 HDV is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C138 HDV, 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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C138 HDV is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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