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W148 TFP

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

218,855 mi
Last recorded218,855 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 TFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 218,855 miles

Offside Front bumper slightly insure

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 218,839 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper slightly insure

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

Pass 10 May 2024 216,831 miles

General damage to bodywork.

Pass 19 May 2023 216,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 216,796 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 216,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 215,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 215,190 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 215,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 215,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 206,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 206,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 199,135 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 199,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 182,759 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 182,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 166,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 154,221 miles

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

Nearside side marker not in good working order and wrong colour

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

Offside side maker not in good working order

Fail 24 Apr 2009 154,212 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside side marker not in good working order and wrong colour

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

Offside side maker not in good working order

Pass 28 Apr 2008 145,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 129,130 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 129,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 123,712 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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W148 TFP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W148 TFP, 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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W148 TFP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W148 TFP safe to buy?

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