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C205 PPN

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,935 mi
Last recorded68,935 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC205 PPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,935 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,935 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,935 miles

Front tyres old and perished with cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of rear spring shackle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of rear spring shackle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,935 miles

Battery insecure Behind passenger seat (1.9.1)

Central Electrical wiring insecure rubbing on handbrake rod (1.9.2a)

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported along axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres old and perished with cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of rear spring shackle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of rear spring shackle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,935 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Insecure wire O/S (rubbing on handbrake rod)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 68,935 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S. (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Insecure wire O/S (rubbing on handbrake rod)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,935 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre slightly deflated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,935 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 May 2011 68,692 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 68,163 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 68,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 67,602 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,602 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 67,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre sidewall perrished

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,767 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 66,767 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

various brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

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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C205 PPN is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C205 PPN, 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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C205 PPN is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 January 1986.

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