MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
body + floor very rusty various.
n/s/f wheel bearing noise.
play/wear in king pins.
smokey on acceleration.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
body/floor very rusty. †
play/wear in king pins.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil low.
play/wear in both king pins.
rear floor/body very rusty + holed.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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C526 XBA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C526 XBA, 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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What year was C526 XBA registered?
C526 XBA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 January 1986.
Is C526 XBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C526 XBA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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