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C178 VAA

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,321 mi
Last recorded81,321 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 VAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 81,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,194 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 78,194 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,747 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,244 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 71,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 69,810 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

s/play n/s/f wheelbearing

slight play steering box

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,592 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,803 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 68,803 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,019 miles

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.

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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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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