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C194 YFD

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,176 mi
Last recorded77,176 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 YFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 77,176 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 77,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 77,105 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 77,092 miles

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))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,994 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,779 miles

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.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,124 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,123 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 74,897 miles

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!

Pass 20 May 2014 74,897 miles

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!

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,719 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,603 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 74,603 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,883 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,335 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,604 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 73,603 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,307 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 73,305 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 73,113 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 73,113 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 73,101 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 73,092 miles

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)

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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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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