MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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