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C868 WBC

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC868 WBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 90,608 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 90,608 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,608 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 90,604 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and heavilly corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive cross member near mountings under drivers seat area corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 89,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking at top of tank/sender (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

accelerator pedal mount rotted

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,761 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

accelerator pedal mount rotted

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jul 2021 89,752 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage loose Clasp bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Accelerator pedal mount rotten and floor rotten on drivers side

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 89,742 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated ns/f seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated drivers seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe to joint blowing slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 88,730 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side main rod/cable detached on test (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 87,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 86,501 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 19 May 2016 86,501 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 May 2015 85,973 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 84,229 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,056 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 84,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,557 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 83,415 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 83,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,694 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 82,521 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 81,359 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 81,359 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 81,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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C868 WBC is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 C868 WBC, 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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C868 WBC is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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