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C421 YKJ

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC421 YKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 95,536 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,536 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in steering box

exhaust has very slight blow

front joint gators perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,536 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s front brake slight restriction

Fail 19 Aug 2016 95,536 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stuck under seat (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s front brake slight restriction

Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,536 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,042 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,818 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,412 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 89,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 86,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,127 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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C421 YKJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C421 YKJ, 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 C421 YKJ registered?

C421 YKJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C421 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C421 YKJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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