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C542 ETA

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

39,095 mi
Last recorded39,095 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC542 ETA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,095 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Diesel fuel smell but no apparent visible leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system showing some rust and deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear inner wheel arches showing some rust and deterioration

Front and rear springs rusty

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear water tank framework corroded n/s

Suspension component rubbers showing some wear and deterioration

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar and its surrounding areas (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All visible chassis and floor pan areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Your park brake has only just met its required efficiency 17% recorded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 38,499 miles

Brake steering suspension and chassis components are showing some rust and deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Your parking brake has only just met its required efficiency

Rear axle bump stops missing

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Also its surrounding chassis fixing points (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 36,418 miles

Nearside Rear water tank strap/frame corroded

Offside Front jacking point

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,359 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

heavy surface corrosion within prescribed areas and ex -corrosion outside prescribed areas

starter motor faulty, rear brakes imbalanced, hand brake lever button sticking, body rusty and damaged, oil leak, starter wet with oil, front roll bar bushes worn and det., front tye arm bushe deteriorated badly,

suspension components rusty, front brake pipes and flexy ferrules rusty, play in steering joints, play in bottom ball joints

Fail 10 Jul 2015 35,359 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

heavy surface corrosion within prescribed areas and ex -corrosion outside prescribed areas

starter motor faulty, rear brakes imbalanced, hand brake lever button sticking, body rusty and damaged, oil leak, starter wet with oil, front roll bar bushes worn and det., front tye arm bushe deteriorated badly,

suspension components rusty, front brake pipes and flexy ferrules rusty, play in steering joints, play in bottom ball joints

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,631 miles

o/s front window stuck down, dash warning lights dim, hand brake imbalanced, main beam tell tale dim, horn tone, exhaust deteriorated, flexy ferrules rusty, rear brake pipes rusty

surface corrosion to underside and chassis, play in steering joints multi, play in o/s front wheel bearing, track control arm front bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2014 34,631 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s front window stuck down, dash warning lights dim, hand brake imbalanced, main beam tell tale dim, horn tone, exhaust deteriorated, flexy ferrules rusty, rear brake pipes rusty

surface corrosion to underside and chassis, play in steering joints multi, play in o/s front wheel bearing, track control arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,573 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 33,572 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,546 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 33,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight smear from front wiperblades

engine oil leak

front brake disks slightly corroded on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has small cut on inner sidewall/slight wear on outer edge/outer sidewall perrishing

o/s/ front and rear jacking points corroded

o/s/f tyre has wear on inner edge/outer sidewall and tred perrishing

rear exhaust section slightly deteriated

rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 318,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 318,845 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/r inner tyre flat

oil on n/s/r backplate

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,947 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,996 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,995 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 21,993 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

drivers door window winder faulty

drivers seat belt locking mechanism surround missing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 21,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

drivers door window winder faulty

drivers seat belt locking mechanism surround missing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,091 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 190,442 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,898 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 15,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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C542 ETA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 C542 ETA, 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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C542 ETA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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