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C237 PAO

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,834 mi
Last recorded153,834 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 PAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 153,834 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 152,657 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 152,657 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component excessively damaged cut (6.6.1)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 152,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all wheel arches corroded (inner and outer)

nearside front lower door corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear floor pan corroded

side play at parking brake lever

Fail 1 Aug 2013 152,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all wheel arches corroded (inner and outer)

nearside front lower door corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear floor pan corroded

side play at parking brake lever

Fail 18 Jul 2012 152,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s/f door corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch corrosion

rear service brake imbalance

side play at parking brake lever

Pass 18 Jul 2012 152,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f door corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch corrosion

rear service brake imbalance

side play at parking brake lever

Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,657 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

handbrake relay eyes worn

slight side play at handbrake lever

slight tear n/s wiper blade

Pass 23 Apr 2009 152,657 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

handbrake relay eyes worn

slight side play at handbrake lever

Fail 6 Feb 2008 152,657 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal travel

n/s seat movement

Pass 6 Feb 2008 152,657 miles

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

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

brake pedal travel

n/s seat movement

Fail 8 Nov 2006 150,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake relay eyes worn

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

slight play in both king pins

Pass 8 Nov 2006 150,589 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

handbrake relay eyes worn

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

slight play in both king pins

Fail 1 Nov 2006 150,589 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

excessive corrosion to n/s/f arch

handbrake relay eyes worn

slight play in both king pins

steering coupling slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2005 148,409 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 148,409 miles

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

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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C237 PAO is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C237 PAO, 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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C237 PAO is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 March 1986.

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