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A5 VGO

2000 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T

White Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,618 mi
Last recorded149,618 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T122,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VGO
MakeLdv
Model400 Series 3.55T
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 149,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2012 149,573 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2011 148,653 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 148,606 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 148,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 147,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 143,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 129,883 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 122,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 113,212 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series 3.55T?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
5,122
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
Headlamp aim too high 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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A5 VGO is a 2000 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T in White with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 122,611 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 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series 3.55T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Ldv 400 Series 3.55T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 VGO registered?

A5 VGO is a 2000 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is A5 VGO safe to buy?

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