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P586 CFX

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,660 mi
Last recorded182,660 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 CFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 182,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 178,792 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 178,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 175,244 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 169,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 169,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 163,790 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 163,790 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 159,077 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 159,076 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 134,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 130,020 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 130,015 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P586 CFX is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 141,508 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 P586 CFX, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P586 CFX registered?

P586 CFX is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P586 CFX safe to buy?

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