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V689 NGA

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,969 mi
Last recorded167,969 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 NGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 167,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated step area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath but okay at the time of mot

Pass 15 Nov 2017 175,202 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 175,002 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 175,002 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 166,328 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 166,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 165,185 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 165,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 163,737 miles

battery insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2012 163,737 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2011 163,235 miles

unable to inspect weld repairs due to use of underseal

Fail 9 May 2011 163,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 163,165 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 163,157 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

nearside outer sill badly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 143,655 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 136,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 136,003 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,016 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 117,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 94,476 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 71,028 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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V689 NGA is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V689 NGA, 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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V689 NGA is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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