MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE OVER AXLE (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Ferrell's also corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside windscreen washer jet blocked.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen chipped.
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner steering arm gaiters perishing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front tyre perishing in tyre tread
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wear in steering rack
Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater exsteamly dim (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split to inner cords on outer sidewall 185/14 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner steering arm gaiters perishing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front tyre perishing in tyre tread
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wear in steering rack
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres are starting to perish
nearside rear bump stop missing!
offside rear outer tyre may be flat!
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres are starting to perish
nearside rear bump stop missing!
offside rear outer tyre may be flat!
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s rear outer tyre soft
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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C194 YFD is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C194 YFD, 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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C194 YFD is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 April 1986.
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