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W165 RPC

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,851 mi
Last recorded226,851 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 RPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 226,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 222,863 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 222,863 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 219,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 212,125 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 212,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 204,491 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 204,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 193,255 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 192,396 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central seat belt buckle cover missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 190,116 miles

centre seat belt buckle cover missing

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 190,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 17 May 2017 186,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 184,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 184,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 182,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 179,581 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 175,246 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 170,266 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 168,823 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 161,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 154,768 miles

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

Oil leak

park brake travel near to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2006 140,841 miles

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2005 132,591 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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W165 RPC is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W165 RPC, 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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What year was W165 RPC registered?

W165 RPC is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W165 RPC safe to buy?

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