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C263 BRU

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,976 mi
Last recorded63,976 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC263 BRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,976 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 63,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 61,936 miles

front brakes judder

Fail 19 May 2018 61,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes judder

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 59,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 57,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 55,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,746 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 52,908 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 52,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,050 miles

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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C263 BRU is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 C263 BRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C263 BRU registered?

C263 BRU is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C263 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C263 BRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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