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C486 PEW

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC486 PEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,580 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 70,570 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Slight play in propshaft at gearbox

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,544 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fog lamp tell-tail dull

Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fog lamp tell-tail dull

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 69,689 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,189 miles

o/s inner panels at a pillar corroded and holed

Fail 26 Jul 2010 69,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

o/s inner panels at a pillar corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,691 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has slight play.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,662 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,746 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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C486 PEW is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C486 PEW, 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.

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C486 PEW is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 June 1986.

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