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C492 KBO

1986 Volkswagen Variant

Brown Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC492 KBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 78,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,589 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,589 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,589 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 78,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 132,231 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,589 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 78,588 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 75,114 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 74,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,806 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,806 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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C492 KBO is a 1986 Volkswagen Variant in Brown with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C492 KBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C492 KBO is a 1986 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C492 KBO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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