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V297 KCL

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,027 mi
Last recorded153,027 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 KCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 147,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corosion outside perscribed area

Fail 31 Jul 2023 147,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corosion outside perscribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2022 142,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near cross member. (holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally rusted all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 142,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near cross member. (holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally rusted all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 124,443 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rotted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near cross member.. holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded/ holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rotted (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 141,432 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear metal brake pipes greased

damage to rear lights

Fail 30 Nov 2018 141,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

damage to rear lights

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear metal brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Apr 2018 141,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.B.6d)

Both front tires cracked/perished

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side marker light not working

Nearside Front Sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Side marker light missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Sill corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 140,985 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlight aim poor

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch/panel corroded and covered by tape

Nearside Side marker not working x2

Nearside Sill excessively corroded and holed x2

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 140,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlight aim poor

Nearside Side marker not working x2

Nearside Sill excessively corroded and holed x2

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 140,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes in poor/worn condition

Nearside Front Excessively corroded

Nearside Front Fuel pipe damp not leaking at time of test

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

Nearside Side marker lights not working x2

Nearside Sill excessively corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 139,359 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 139,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 138,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

front wiper blades have small splits

Pass 6 Feb 2013 137,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 136,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 135,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

park brake lever travel high

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 27 Jan 2010 131,012 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 131,000 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battrie not secure.

body corrosion nearside front of body.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 123,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 123,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 113,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 105,268 miles

AXLE TWO NEAR SIDE REDUCED PARK BRAKE EFFORT

Pass 30 Jan 2006 93,644 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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V297 KCL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V297 KCL, 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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V297 KCL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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