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W181 DOP

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

224,399 mi
Last recorded224,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 DOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 224,399 miles

both cabs inner and outer sills corroded

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 24 Jun 2025 223,171 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Nearside Rear parking brake travel high

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2024 221,024 miles

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

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

General corrosion to body,chassis and suspension components

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 218,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2022 216,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70 R15C 112/110R Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70 R15C 112/110R Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 211,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 204,185 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 204,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 195,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 May 2019 195,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer/Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2018 185,376 miles

Central Front Oil leak os of engine

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2017 173,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 167,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 164,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 161,911 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 156,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 154,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 151,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 May 2010 147,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 142,784 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 136,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 128,077 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 117,589 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 117,589 miles

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

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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W181 DOP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W181 DOP, 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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W181 DOP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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