1986 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Diesel · C538 XBA
1986 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24/01/1986. Recorded mileage 289,212 km. MOT valid until 07/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 289,212 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2384cc
C538 XBA Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 289,212 km recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C538 XBA Odometer History
- 26/04/2006208,063 km
- 03/05/2006208,063 mi
- 01/05/2007214,025 km
- 19/05/2008218,551 km+4,526 km
- 20/05/2008218,551 km
- 18/05/2009224,076 km+5,525 km
- 18/05/2010229,339 km+5,263 km
- 23/05/2011234,991 km+5,652 km
- 26/05/2011234,991 km
- 21/05/2012242,898 km+7,907 km
- 30/05/2012243,104 km+206 km
- 28/05/2013247,536 km+4,432 km
- 28/05/2014248,473 mi
- 08/01/2016248,956 km
- 05/04/2016249,164 km+208 km
- 08/04/2016249,164 km
- 13/04/2017252,578 km+3,414 km
- 28/04/2017252,658 km+80 km
- 12/06/2018258,543 km+5,885 km
- 21/06/2018258,557 mi
- 12/06/2019263,855 mi+5,298 mi
- 12/06/2019263,855 mi
- 04/02/2022267,238 mi+3,383 mi
- 09/02/2022267,239 mi+1 mi
- 13/04/2023275,373 mi+8,134 mi
- 03/05/2024279,468 mi+4,095 mi
- 09/05/2025283,830 km
- 08/05/2026289,212 km+5,382 km
Average of roughly 4,051 km per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
C538 XBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Lt (C538 XBA) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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