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C647 OFW

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,105 mi
Last recorded15,105 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC647 OFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 15,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 14,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 14,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 14,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 14,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 14,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch rear of wheel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel arch front /rear wheel outside of prescribed area corroded)

Nearside inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area (jacking point)

Offside wheel arch front /rear wheel outside of prescribed area corroded

Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 13,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch front /rear of wheel outside of prescribed area corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch front /rear of wheel outside of prescribed area corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 13,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch front of wheel outside of prescribed area corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch front of wheel outside of prescribed area corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 13,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch front of wheel outside of prescribed area corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch front of wheel outside of prescribed area corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,190 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 13,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,298 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 11,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,777 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not within a prscribed area

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,374 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 7,747 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,747 miles

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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C647 OFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C647 OFW, 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 C647 OFW registered?

C647 OFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C647 OFW safe to buy?

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