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C511 LFF

1986 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

382,095 mi
Last recorded382,095 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Multivan168,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC511 LFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 382,095 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 382,034 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 381,944 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern/reflector defective (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch within 30 cm. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill within 30 cm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

i)front passenger seat loose at floor fixings ii)both front tyres treads perished iii)corrosion both front coil springs iv)play in inner steering rack joint near side

v)exhaust rear bracket fractured vi)play (end float) in both rear wheel bearings vii)transmission oil leak viii)engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2021 367,381 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front fuel cap not lockable

Offside Front passenger seat rails worn but secure

over spray on rear lights not affecting light output

Fail 22 Mar 2021 367,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front fuel cap not lockable

over spray on rear lights not affecting light output

Pass 23 Mar 2020 354,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 354,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

i)play in off side front and both rear wheel bearings ii)corrosion to off side front outer sill and near side rear wheel arch iii)both front suspension tie rod bushes worn/split/play iv)off side front coil spring corroded

v)engine oil leak vi)near side rear drive shaft boot unfastened vii)little reserve travel on parking brake lever viii)slight fluctuation on off side front brake ix)exhaust emits major smoke/vapour on acceleration x)front passenger seat altered.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 349,178 miles

Nearside Front Stabilizer arm rubber bush slight perishing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 342,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 333,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed/corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting

Fail 9 Jun 2016 333,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed/corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting

Pass 27 May 2015 322,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 309,667 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 14 Jun 2014 309,660 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 15 Jun 2013 297,582 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Head lamp deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2013 297,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 288,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2011 282,437 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 277,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 269,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 263,574 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 May 2008 263,563 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 249,323 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 234,408 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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C511 LFF is a 1986 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 168,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C511 LFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C511 LFF is a 1986 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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