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C193 XBA

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,293 mi
Last recorded46,293 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 XBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 46,293 miles

Rear valance at os corroding but not structural

Slight play in king pin thrust both sides

Pass 22 Oct 2024 46,234 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 46,234 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,239 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 46,234 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,235 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 46,230 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in both king pins

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front King pin bearings worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front King pin bearings worn

Fail 21 Jul 2020 45,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin bearings slightly worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front king pin bearing slightly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,643 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,972 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,348 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 21,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,521 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 19,510 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C193 XBA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C193 XBA, 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

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What year was C193 XBA registered?

C193 XBA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 January 1986.

Is C193 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C193 XBA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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