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V316 MKJ

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,318 mi
Last recorded137,318 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 137,318 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 137,264 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 137,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 129,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

dampness on fuel system around filter

Fail 14 Dec 2009 122,224 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

dampness on fuel system around filter

Pass 3 Dec 2008 113,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2008 113,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 104,424 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 104,355 miles

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

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 88,797 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 88,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2005 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 97,018 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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V316 MKJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V316 MKJ, 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 V316 MKJ registered?

V316 MKJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 January 2000.

Is V316 MKJ safe to buy?

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