1986 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Diesel · D160 DPX
1986 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1986. Recorded mileage 95,466 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2400cc
D160 DPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2024
- 95,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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D160 DPX Mileage History
- 04/01/202293,583 mi
- 04/01/202394,922 mi+1,339 mi
- 01/02/202394,929 mi+7 mi
- 03/02/202394,929 mi
- 25/09/202495,466 mi+537 mi
Average of roughly 691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D160 DPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Lt (D160 DPX) between January 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel box in places (7.1.”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values seve”.
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