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C254 ULH

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 ULH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 98,680 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 May 2008 8,673 miles

uneven tyre wear n/s/f

Fail 22 Apr 2008 8,673 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

uneven tyre wear n/s/f

Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,561 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake quadrant/linkage on chassis cab worn

play in nearside and offside front kingpins

poor wear pattern to nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 5,709 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 5,630 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

brake pipe to offside rear wheel corroded

drop arm ball joint has slight play

poor wear pattern to front tyres

slight lift/play in offside front kingpin

slight play in steering box

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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C254 ULH is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C254 ULH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C254 ULH registered?

C254 ULH is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is C254 ULH safe to buy?

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