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C997 CUV

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,492 mi
Last recorded45,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 CUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 45,077 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre slight wearing edges ()

Rear slight corrosion by rear lights

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,213 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 433,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,266 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,393 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 41,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,183 miles

Advise both rear outer brake cables outer casings

Fail 4 Jul 2014 38,183 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise both rear outer brake cables outer casings

Pass 6 Jul 2013 36,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,354 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,737 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,453 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,359 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 14,133 miles

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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C997 CUV is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C997 CUV, 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 C997 CUV registered?

C997 CUV is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C997 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C997 CUV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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