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V178 UJO

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,401 mi
Last recorded91,401 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 UJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 91,401 miles

Battery poorly secured

Offside Body sill corroded and rotten away

Offside rear light cluster damaged but not showing white light or insecure

Underside in general rusty poor condition

Welds on body split and seperated

slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2019 91,398 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery poorly secured

Coil light flashing

Electrical components under the bonnet disconnected

Offside Body sill corroded and rotten away

Offside rear light cluster damaged but not showing white light or insecure

Underside in general rusty poor condition

Welds on body split and seperated

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 90,629 miles

Central prop shaft bush worn

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of flatbed corroded along rear beam (6.1.1 (a) (i))

viscous fan cover missing

Fail 21 May 2018 90,629 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central prop shaft bush worn

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of flatbed corroded along rear beam (6.1.1 (a) (i))

viscous fan cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,806 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/side marker out rear

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

advise body bed pannels loose

advise roof markers loose

spare carrier loose

Fail 7 Nov 2012

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

advise body bed pannels loose

advise roof markers loose

no milage displayed

oil leak

spare carrier loose

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,127 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

front discs worn

Pass 10 May 2010 71,531 miles

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

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

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

both roof markers inop

light flashing on dash

offside marker inop

Fail 28 Apr 2010 71,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both roof markers inop

light flashing on dash

offside marker inop

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,271 miles

front discs slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,696 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 62,696 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2007 107,552 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front shocker sleaves loose

Pass 4 Apr 2007 107,552 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front shocker sleaves loose

Pass 10 Feb 2006 87,574 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 87,574 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

plug unpluged from air box

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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V178 UJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V178 UJO, 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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V178 UJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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