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C165 SWP

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC165 SWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023
Pass 15 Oct 2022 34,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 34,474 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 34,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,474 miles

All 4 tyres are worn on egdes and are perished

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Washers are weak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,474 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split in two (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,474 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,480 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 34,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,474 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 34,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,494 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 34,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,474 miles

All tyres worn on edges.

Corrosion around towbar may require attention next MOT.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front tyre has a small cut in the outre side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

General minor corrosion.

Nearside windscreen washer jet blocked.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,474 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,474 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,580 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 30,511 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,846 miles

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.

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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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.

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C165 SWP is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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