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SM05 ODL

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,668 mi
Last recorded71,668 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ODL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,668 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 71,668 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,365 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 67,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 63,730 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front anti-roll bar link arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,443 miles

Nearside Front lower swivel has lift

Offside Front lower swivel has lift

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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SM05 ODL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SM05 ODL, 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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What year was SM05 ODL registered?

SM05 ODL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is SM05 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 ODL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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