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S29 BUS

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

322,152 mi
Last recorded322,152 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 322,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

The wiper arm pivots are worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,710 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 310,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 303,611 miles

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

n/s centre marker lamp inop

o/s front marker lamp inop

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 2 Jun 2014 303,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

n/s centre marker lamp inop

o/s front marker lamp inop

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 27 Nov 2013 292,831 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 286,410 miles

both centre o/s side marker lamps inop

Pass 26 Nov 2012 277,833 miles

1 n/s body marker light out

battery insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2012 277,301 miles

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

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

1 n/s body marker light out

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 270,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 261,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 261,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

There is an engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 256,184 miles

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

both front lower ball joint rubbers split

Pass 11 Jan 2006 132,439 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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S29 BUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 139,108 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 S29 BUS, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S29 BUS is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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