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PL09 TER

2011 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,216 mi
Last recorded165,216 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Lt87,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 TER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 165,216 miles

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

high intensity stop light flickers offside front daytime running light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2025 165,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view plus damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

high intensity stop light flickers offside front daytime running light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2024 160,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 156,287 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front strut top mounting bushes worn

Pass 10 Aug 2022 150,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 145,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 140,480 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 140,480 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 129,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 118,827 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 110,243 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 110,243 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,532 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,223 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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PL09 TER is a 2011 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 87,562 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 PL09 TER, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PL09 TER registered?

PL09 TER is a 2011 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is PL09 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL09 TER shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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