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C953 PYJ

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,866 mi
Last recorded38,866 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC953 PYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,866 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle plastic cover missing not effec ting operation.

Nearside and offside rear inner quarter pannels rotten.

Nearside front outrigger has impact damage.

Oil leak

Sticker on windscreen not encrouching more than 40mm.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 38,866 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing, buckle still operates normally.

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside and offside rear inner rear quarter pannels corroded.

Nearside front outrigger has damage not effecting steering or braking.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker encrouching on the swept area less than 40mm.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,429 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 35,429 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C953 PYJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C953 PYJ, 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 C953 PYJ registered?

C953 PYJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C953 PYJ safe to buy?

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