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W164 WFG

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,137 mi
Last recorded189,137 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 WFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 189,137 miles

General age related corrosion front to back

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 182,817 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Patches of corrosion on body of vehicle

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills all-round corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 182,817 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Patches of corrosion on body of vehicle

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills all-round corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 179,953 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition of rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patches of corrosion on body of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 179,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition of rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patches of corrosion on body of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 174,148 miles

Blow in exhaust

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Makeshift plate fitted cannot assess corrosion suspect corrosion

Offside Rear Makeshift plate fitted cannot assess corrosion suspect still corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 174,145 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 168,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Cannot assess life of rear pads due wheel designs, seem low. Have advised presenter.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Handbrake effort weak. Will need attention.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 168,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Cannot assess life of rear pads due wheel designs, seem low. Have advised presenter.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Handbrake effort weak. Will need attention.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 160,704 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on body no sharp edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Rear Imbalance and effort just met on rear service brake and will need attention

Fail 19 Jul 2019 160,704 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on body no sharp edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Rear Imbalance and effort just met on rear service brake and will need attention

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 150,614 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on body no sharp edges

Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel RBT just met

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Imbalance and effort just met on rear service brake and will need attention

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 146,399 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear slight imbalance on N/S rear service brake

Rear Rear service brake effort just met and will need adjusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 138,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside handbrake could be better nearside reading low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 136,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 134,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 127,325 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 126,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pump drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 125,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,879 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 124,879 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 122,670 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 120,355 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 118,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 111,053 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)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2006 102,275 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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W164 WFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W164 WFG, 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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W164 WFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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