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K300 TAF

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,585 mi
Last recorded147,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 TAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 147,585 miles

body and doors corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2024 146,900 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 146,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 145,562 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 144,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 144,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded outside of prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 144,443 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage missing and seized (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded outside of prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 143,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer sill has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill has slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear inner valance has slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 143,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer sill has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill has slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear inner valance has slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 142,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 142,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 138,337 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 138,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 137,027 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 137,027 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,783 miles

Crack in o/s head lamp lens.Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.Corrosion on rear brake pipes.Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 133,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Crack in o/s head lamp lens.Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.Corrosion on rear brake pipes.Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Pass 27 May 2014 127,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,018 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 126,011 miles

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 125,318 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 125,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 123,113 miles

ns handbrake poor performance,osf headlamp glass cracked and condensated,windscreen cracked,battery insecure

nsf brake pipe cleaned and greased

propshaft seal leaking,corrosion rear brake pipes,play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jan 2011 123,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

ns handbrake poor performance,osf headlamp glass cracked and condensated,windscreen cracked,battery insecure

propshaft seal leaking,corrosion rear brake pipes,play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Dec 2009 111,872 miles

bodywork corroded.

borderline corrosion to front brake discs.

cracking to various suspension bushes.

exhaust corroded ands slight blow on middle section.

signs of water leak under bonnet.

slight play in various suspension components.

various oil leaks.

Fail 19 Dec 2009 111,869 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork corroded.

borderline corrosion to front brake discs.

cracking to various suspension bushes.

exhaust corroded ands slight blow on middle section.

signs of water leak under bonnet.

slight play in various suspension components.

various oil leaks.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 102,167 miles

both front brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,729 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 97,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,066 miles

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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K300 TAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K300 TAF, 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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K300 TAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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