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W189 RVU

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,087 mi
Last recorded163,087 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 RVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 163,087 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside tyre outer wall cracked (cords not exposed)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 157,288 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 157,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

diff noisey

drivers side inner door handle sticks

front shock covers fallen down around bases

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2007 127,695 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 122,724 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 122,724 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

advise disc's

advise oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2005 105,388 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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W189 RVU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W189 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W189 RVU registered?

W189 RVU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W189 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 RVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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