MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
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
exhaust tail pipe corroded
nearside rear tyre cracking
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)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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