MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rusty underside
wheel covers
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake mounting + linkage
rusty underside
Oil leak ()
all dust covers perish
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
incorrect parking brake linkage
o/s & n/s/r inner sill panels corroded
rear exhaust mount insecure
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s & n/s/r inner sill panels corroded
rear exhaust mount insecure
Advise: Misting around os rear brake drum suspect differential weeping.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise: Misting around os rear brake drum suspect differential weeping.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advise: OS front washer jet poor in operation.
Advise: Slight corrosion to os rear outer sill panel.
Advise: Slight corrosion to rear cross bar panelling.
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight play in steering idlers
slight play in steering idlers
slight play in steering idlers
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
slight play in steering idlers
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
crack in front no plate
slight play in steering idlers o/s & n/s
front no plate split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
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CMH 861V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,796 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 CMH 861V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CMH 861V registered?
CMH 861V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 August 1979.
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