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C246 WJT

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

15,716 mi
Last recorded15,716 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 WJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 15,716 miles

play in steering

Pass 9 Oct 2023 15,716 miles

play in steering

underside rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2022 15,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside doorstep/outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Fail 29 Sep 2022 15,716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside doorstep/outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 22 Sep 2021 15,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 15,716 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 15,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 15,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 15,716 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 15,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid when headlights are on washers not working, when headlights are turned off washers do work (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 15,533 miles

Centre Various corrosion to parts of chassis + suspension components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some sections of brake pipe covered by grease

Steering box damp

Welding repairs partly covered by paint + filler

n/s front floor corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 15,533 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake linkage modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Centre Various corrosion to parts of chassis + suspension components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some sections of brake pipe covered by grease

Steering box damp

Welding repairs partly covered by paint + filler

n/s front floor corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 15,533 miles

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

Brake pivot locking device missing Link rod at front attachment to pivot arm behind front wheel (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner lower wheel arch + outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between load valve and flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion to n/s rear lower corner of cab

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded + scored

N/S front floor corroded

Some parts of brake pipes coated with grease

Various corrosion to suspension components + parts of chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front bumper cracked

n/s rear inner tyre flat

o/d front tyre deterioration

o/s rear mudguard slightly damaged cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2015 15,533 miles

Front Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front bumper cracked

n/s rear inner tyre flat

o/d front tyre deterioration

o/s rear mudguard slightly damaged cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2013 15,533 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on steering box

slight play in pivot idle componet o/s

Fail 30 Nov 2013 15,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on steering box

slight play in pivot idle componet o/s

Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,228 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around both front steps

corrosion around o/s/front screen

corrosion on both wheel archs but not with in the precribed area of the seatbelts

slight play in pivit/idle component o/s

Fail 26 Nov 2012 15,219 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion around both front steps

corrosion around o/s/front screen

corrosion on both wheel archs but not with in the precribed area of the seatbelts

headlamp switch slightly insecure but wont fall out at any stage

n/s/front brake binding slightly

slight play in pivit/idle component o/s

Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,591 miles

Main light switch needs attention

Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,949 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Rear axle bump stops perished

Slight ovality in n/s front disc

Slightly under inflated n/s rear inner tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2008 12,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,713 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,236 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front flexible brake pipe slightly perished.

Nearside front steel brake pipe from flexible to caliper sligtly corroded.

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

Offside rear tyres slightly perished on side walls.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,026 miles

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

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2006 12,026 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

near side front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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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C246 WJT is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 54,842 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 C246 WJT, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C246 WJT is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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