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R286 CCL

1998 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,275 mi
Last recorded46,275 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 CCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 46,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2024 46,227 miles

exhaust corroding

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 46,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested unable to see pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 45,132 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 45,131 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside & offside rear brakes stuck on - dangerous to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking by fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,905 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror arm (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

general corrosion underneath

oil filter not fully tightened

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,308 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Feb 2019 42,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,807 miles

aaident damage to n/s/r boby

Fail 20 Feb 2018 40,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking clutch slayve cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

aaident damage to n/s/r boby

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,483 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 40,470 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,220 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 40,216 miles

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

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

all tyres, side walls deteriated

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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R286 CCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 R286 CCL, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R286 CCL registered?

R286 CCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R286 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 CCL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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