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V655 EJA

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

242,613 mi
Last recorded242,613 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 242,613 miles

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

sill and underbody Corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 242,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 239,285 miles

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

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

exhaust system rough in parts

Fail 28 Mar 2019 239,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system rough in parts

Pass 12 May 2017 236,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 234,416 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 232,999 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/loading door bottom corroded but no sign of sharp edge

Fail 5 Sep 2014 232,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/loading door bottom corroded but no sign of sharp edge

Fail 16 Jan 2014 233,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

body work on vehicle has corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2013 227,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 220,731 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

traction control light staying on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 220,731 miles

traction control light staying on

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 209,507 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs coroded and slight juddering

Pass 11 Jan 2010 196,109 miles

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

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

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

traction control light staying on

Pass 8 Jan 2009 178,946 miles

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

handbrake has travel but still has reserve travel

Pass 28 Jan 2008 164,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 148,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 128,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 128,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V655 EJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V655 EJA, 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 V655 EJA registered?

V655 EJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V655 EJA safe to buy?

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