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C986 VJF

1986 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC986 VJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 143,329 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,801 miles

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 4,063 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 1,967 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 1,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 99,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,441 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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C986 VJF is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,583cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C986 VJF, 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 C986 VJF registered?

C986 VJF is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 March 1986.

Is C986 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C986 VJF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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