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N888 NAY

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 NAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 106,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,043 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 99,613 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,666 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 95,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all inner wheel arches covered in mud

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jan 2022 90,832 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer front to back was previously repaired with lumps of fibre fill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all inner arches covered in mud

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,167 miles

Sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 82,883 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 75,548 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 75,548 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,986 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,072 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 70,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,327 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,361 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 63,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,214 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,893 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,402 miles

slight play at offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Fail 28 Nov 2007 32,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play at offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,502 miles

brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti roll bar link bush starting to separate

Pass 23 Nov 2005 26,211 miles

slight play at offside front and nearside front lower ball joint

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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N888 NAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 N888 NAY, 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 N888 NAY registered?

N888 NAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is N888 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 NAY shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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