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D868 XRT

1986 Volkswagen Van

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,059 mi
Last recorded5,059 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 XRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 5,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 5,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 5,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 4,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 4,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure Bolt Loose (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 4,660 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 4,660 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indactors (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Braking system leaking above spare wheel (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 1,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 99,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 97,719 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,496 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 96,905 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,862 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 94,631 miles

as on original test system not up to job

Fail 15 May 2008 94,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s & o/s/f step areas corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2006 93,452 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 90,148 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 90,003 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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D868 XRT is a 1986 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D868 XRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D868 XRT registered?

D868 XRT is a 1986 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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