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C78 CFB

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,502 mi
Last recorded91,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 CFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,308 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 90,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,221 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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C78 CFB is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C78 CFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C78 CFB registered?

C78 CFB is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C78 CFB safe to buy?

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