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C614 LBH

1986 Volkswagen Type 25

Brown Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

271,440 mi
Last recorded271,440 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Type 2562,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC614 LBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 271,440 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear quarter panel corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Nearside Front arch corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 271,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front arch corroded

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear quarter panel corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 271,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 6 Nov 2009 271,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 19 May 2008 270,820 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 270,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 265,315 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 265,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 262,019 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 262,019 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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C614 LBH is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 25 in Brown with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,042 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C614 LBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C614 LBH is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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