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C879 RFP

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,605 mi
Last recorded34,605 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 RFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 34,605 miles

Body/cab various holes caused by corrosion, not structural

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

In cab engine cover not secure

Nearside Front Headlamp output on dipped beam reduced

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not routed correctly

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg corroded with 30cm of rear most leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear upper shock mounting repairs covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light/s not working

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 34,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to unlock (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel holed within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis holed around shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel holed within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers do not clear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo build up slow

Front cab/body various holes caused by corrosion. none effecting security or strength

In cab engine cover not secure

Nearside Front Headlamp output dim on dip beam

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Seatbelt buckle not routed correctly round seat base

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded within 30cm of rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear upper shock mount welding repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light/s not working

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,343 miles

rear diff has oil leak

rear floor boards in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch has corrosion hole

Nearside floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front door step has corrosion hole

Offside Front floor pan has corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body out riggers corroded

engine oil leak

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2022 34,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Front steering linkage rubbers perishing

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front track rod ball joint rubber perishing

Nearside Front wheel arch has corrosion hole

Nearside floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front door step has corrosion hole

Offside Front floor pan has corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body out riggers corroded

engine oil leak

general underside surface corrosion

rear diff has oil leak

rear floor boards in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,270 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion holes on inner and outer wheel arch

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top damper fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion holes in both front step sills

Fail 14 Jun 2021 33,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower fixing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front corrosion holes on inner and outer wheel arch

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top damper fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion holes in both front step sills

Pass 18 Jun 2020 31,959 miles

Front Corrosion holes in both front wheel arches

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Chassis leg damaged by shock bolt (crushed) still holds its structual integrity

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,355 miles

corrosion holes in both front body sill panels by wheel arch

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,833 miles

corrosion holes in both front wheel arches

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,280 miles

Offside Rear damper dust shield corroding

corrosion holes in both front wheel arches

general underside corrosion

Fail 25 May 2017 30,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pins not locked into outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear damper dust shield corroding

corrosion holes in both front wheel arches

cracking in offside front tyre side wall

general underside corrosion

heavy cracking/perishing on nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,999 miles

all tyres splitting and worn

corrosion holes at bottom of nearside front arch

corrosion holes at bottom of offside arch

floor panel above gearbox is adrift

general underside corrosion

nearside rear brakes slightly bind

offside rear tyres on approx. 2.5mm

slight play in front anti -roll bar bush`s

Pass 22 May 2015 29,079 miles

corrosion hole in both front step sills

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on nearside front rear wheel arch

fluid on steering box

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside track arm dust boots perishing

offside rear inner tyre wearing low on inner edge

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion holes in front step sills.

general light corrosion on chassis

general light corrosion on suspension

nearside front tyre side wall perishing.

offside front brake hose perishing.

offside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering column.

Pass 21 May 2013 27,505 miles

corrosion holes in both front sill panels under doors.

cracking in rear tyre treads. ,

general corrosion on chassis.

nearside front tyre side wall perishing.

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 24 May 2012 26,495 miles

corrosion on n/s step sill.

general under side corrosion.

tape around o/s seat belt stalk.

Fail 17 May 2012 26,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion on n/s step sill.

general under side corrosion.

tape around o/s seat belt stalk.

Pass 13 May 2011 25,837 miles

30% rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 May 2011 25,837 miles

30% rear brake imbalance

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 25,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

blue smoke emitted slightly

exhaust pipes / flanges / silencer corroded

front brake discs surfaces slightly

lower gearbox plate corroded

near side front under tray slightly insecure

off side live stock wood floor area [ by door ] woodworn???

off side rear inner tyre treads worn slightly unevenly??

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 20 May 2010 25,514 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

blue smoke emitted slightly

exhaust pipes / flanges / silencer corroded

front brake discs surfaces slightly

lower gearbox plate corroded

near side front under tray slightly insecure

off side live stock wood floor area [ by door ] woodworn???

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,430 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 25,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine oil level very low /service???tyre pressures look low???

footbrake slightly spongy inoperation???free travel

near side drop door ramp lower pivot grease nipples missing???

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,966 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

blue/black smoke emitted exhaust slightly

drag link ball joints gaiters split

engine oil level low.

fuel tank slighly damp top area???

off side front brake binds slightly

screen washers fail too operate / at times???

wood worm live stock area slightly off side front outer area

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 24,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

blue/black smoke emitted exhaust slightly

drag link ball joints gaiters split

engine oil level low.

fuel tank slighly damp top area???

wood worm live stock area slightly off side front outer area

Oil leak

string near side body likely danger too other road users

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 22,765 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

brake load valve leaks fluid very slightly. †both front brake discs slightly corroded

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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C879 RFP is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C879 RFP, 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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C879 RFP is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 May 1986.

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