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C445 XEX

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

263,837 mi
Last recorded263,837 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC445 XEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 263,837 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 263,488 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 263,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 261,681 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 261,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 257,727 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 253,942 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 253,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 251,535 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 248,102 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 248,097 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 242,885 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

main beam tell tail inop

Fail 23 Mar 2010 242,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

main beam tell tail inop

Pass 7 Apr 2009 239,528 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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C445 XEX is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C445 XEX, 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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What year was C445 XEX registered?

C445 XEX is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C445 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C445 XEX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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