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C157 RBV

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,856 mi
Last recorded175,856 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 RBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 175,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox trumpet housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily perished in tread,no cords or ply visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 175,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox trumpet housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily perished in tread,no cords or ply visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2016 172,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 170,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 163,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 163,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 161,097 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 161,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 May 2012 155,433 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 150,229 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 145,052 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 145,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 139,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 131,743 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 131,743 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 131,510 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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C157 RBV is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C157 RBV, 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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What year was C157 RBV registered?

C157 RBV is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C157 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 RBV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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