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C516 LFF

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

9,162 mi
Last recorded9,162 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC516 LFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 9,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel, sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements brake light switch adjustment required. (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 9,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel, sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements brake light switch adjustment required. (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 7,886 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 7,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 4,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 4,056 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 4,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 2,409 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 2,409 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,120 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front hub back plates corroded away both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose slightly chafed fuel filler neck (7.2.2)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 2,120 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front hub back plates corroded away both sides

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose slightly chafed fuel filler neck (7.2.2)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,076 miles

Front both front brake hub back plates corroded away

Offside Front fuel filler neck hose elbow to filler tube poor condition and cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,557 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides front brake back plate corroded away

Fail 24 Jun 2015 98,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides front brake back plate corroded away

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,871 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 96,869 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,210 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 162,926 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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C516 LFF is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,141 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C516 LFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C516 LFF registered?

C516 LFF is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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