MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3 x gaiters on steering ball joints split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake fluid leak (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Cab steps insecure door step corroded, hole (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
general vehicle corrosion
Body has corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play All front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Body has corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play All front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
oil residue around rear diff
signs of surface corrosion to under body
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil residue around rear diff
signs of surface corrosion to under body
driver seatbelt clasp outer case missing
n/s/r inner tyre perrished advise replacement
o/s/r inner tyre wall has slight damage
o/s/r tyre perrished advise replacement
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
driver seatbelt clasp outer case missing
n/s/r inner tyre perrished advise replacement
o/s/r inner tyre wall has slight damage
o/s/r tyre perrished advise replacement
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r inner tyre has some cracking within tread area
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r inner tyre has some cracking within tread area
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s/r inner tyre starting to split
slight bind offside front brake
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s/r inner tyre starting to split
slight bind both front brakes
front brake discs not in good condition
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front brake discs not in good condition
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear inner tyre in poor condition,
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
both front brake discs slightly pitted
near side inner rear tyre cracking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both Door mirrors starting to deteiroate
Gear box output shaft seal leaking
oil leak
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C234 KGN is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C234 KGN, 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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C234 KGN is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 April 1986.
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