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W161 YGG

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,545 mi
Last recorded161,545 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 YGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 161,545 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Offside Front Door Corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 161,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure door (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 160,398 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 160,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 158,358 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 15,592 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 152,722 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 150,621 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 148,703 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 148,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 148,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 145,087 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 144,888 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 144,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 144,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 137,666 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 137,666 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Advise n/s/r lamp lense broken on reverse

Advise play at n/s/f bottom ball joint

Advise play at o/s/f track rod

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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W161 YGG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W161 YGG, 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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W161 YGG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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