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C25 ARJ

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,141 mi
Last recorded79,141 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 ARJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,141 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s top wishbone bushes has slight wear

Fail 2 Nov 2009 78,229 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fog obscured 30%

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,229 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fog obscured 30%

Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,329 miles

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

aims on min

rear fog lamp 20% covered by tow bar

slight play steering box

Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,925 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 75,922 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small chip in windsreen

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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C25 ARJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C25 ARJ, 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 C25 ARJ registered?

C25 ARJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C25 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 ARJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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