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C866 FTA

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,331 mi
Last recorded83,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC866 FTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2009 83,331 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,331 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,950 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,950 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,035 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 75,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear door handle missing

unable to check front wheel bearings due to front brakes binding

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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C866 FTA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C866 FTA, 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 C866 FTA registered?

C866 FTA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 January 1986.

Is C866 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C866 FTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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