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C233 RSS

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,150 mi
Last recorded79,150 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC233 RSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 79,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,386 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 3 Feb 2010 77,339 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 171,152 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 17,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,152 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 17,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C233 RSS is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C233 RSS, 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 C233 RSS registered?

C233 RSS is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 February 1986.

Is C233 RSS safe to buy?

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