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ExpiredMileage
15,716 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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play in steering
play in steering
underside rusty
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
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))
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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Main light switch needs attention
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
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
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)
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)
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
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
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
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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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