MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
oil leak on diff
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
oil leak
s/play n/s/f wheelbearing
slight play steering box
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear bumpstops close to axle
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from rear diff
slight play all wheel bearings
slight play in steering box/ball joint(s)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
rear bumpstops close to axle
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from rear diff
slight play all wheel bearings
slight play in steering box/ball joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C178 VAA is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 54,842 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 C178 VAA, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C178 VAA registered?
C178 VAA is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 September 1985.
Is C178 VAA safe to buy?
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