MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All 4 tyres are worn on egdes and are perished
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Washers are weak
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split in two (2.2.C.1c)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
steering & suspension ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
fuel overflow pipe perished and damp
rear gearbox seal leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
fuel overflow pipe perished and damp
rear gearbox seal leaking
slight brake bind to nearside rear wheel
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear bump stop damaged
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear bump stop damaged
All brakes juddering slightly.
Both rear tyres worn on edges.
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.
General corrosion throughout.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
All brakes juddering slightly.
Both rear tyres worn on edges.
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.
General corrosion throughout.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
All tyres worn on edges.
Corrosion around towbar may require attention next MOT.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s front tyre has a small cut in the outre side wall
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
General minor corrosion.
Nearside windscreen washer jet blocked.
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advise front flexible brake hoses started to crack. Rear brake balance could be better.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
C165 SWP is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 C165 SWP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C165 SWP?
You can check the full history of C165 SWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C165 SWP registered?
C165 SWP is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1986.
Is C165 SWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C165 SWP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C165 SWP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C165 SWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.