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C945 LFR

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,771 mi
Last recorded35,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 LFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 35,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 35,747 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 35,747 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 35,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 34,782 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 32,982 miles

Horn is a gong (7.7 (c) (i))

oil leaks

rust and corrosion in various places

Fail 16 Jun 2018 32,971 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested o/s headlight has a n/s headlight fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill no complete or welded on (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn is a gong (7.7 (c) (i))

oil leaks

rust and corrosion in various places

Fail 26 Nov 2012 32,929 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2011 32,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,193 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 31,171 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,313 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 30,240 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,222 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 26,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,627 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 24,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C945 LFR is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C945 LFR, 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 C945 LFR registered?

C945 LFR is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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