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V961 TUD

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

268,418 mi
Last recorded268,418 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 268,418 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2025 268,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

light under body corrosion

Central Front bonnet first catch missing

Pass 4 Oct 2024 268,155 miles

Front passenger seats and belts not tested due to load

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 268,146 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front passenger seats and belts not tested due to load

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 257,934 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 257,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 249,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 239,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 233,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 139,532 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 128,468 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 128,468 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 110,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 110,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V961 TUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V961 TUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V961 TUD registered?

V961 TUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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