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H3 RWO

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,395 mi
Last recorded115,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 RWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,160 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 103,978 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,514 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 101,438 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning also insercure (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,483 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 100,482 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,559 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,558 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,528 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,528 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,378 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

h/brake performance low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,505 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s mirror arm loose

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,862 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,862 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front upper marker lamp not working

nearside seatbelt buckle casing damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,491 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,845 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven on edges

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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H3 RWO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,626 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 H3 RWO, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H3 RWO registered?

H3 RWO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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