MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
382,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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.
Nearside Front Stabilizer arm rubber bush slight perishing
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
exhaust heat sheild loose
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust heat sheild loose
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)
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)
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
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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
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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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