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V491 LKN

2000 Volkswagen Derby

Black Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,281 mi
Last recorded161,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Derby111,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 161,281 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner wheel arch trims broken

both rear brake discs are worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2011 16,238 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

lip on rear brake discs

Pass 27 May 2010 136,926 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs caroded on inner edge

front wiper blades split

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake discs caroded on inner edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,598 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Fail 20 Jan 2009 113,594 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 12 Jan 2008 96,359 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 96,359 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,269 miles

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

starter motor noisy

Pass 19 Jan 2006 76,398 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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V491 LKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Derby in Black with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 111,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V491 LKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V491 LKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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