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W196 URD

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,905 mi
Last recorded204,905 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 204,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges both front (195/70/15c) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator around tank( both pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (195/70/15c) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 193,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator around tank to front both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 193,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator around tank to front both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 185,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 177,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (195/60/15c ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 177,797 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 177,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle signs of leaking osr brake backing plate adv

Pass 8 Jun 2019 169,352 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 169,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 160,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 151,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 143,784 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 134,931 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 134,931 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,781 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,030 miles

advise n/s/r o/s/r brake disc condition poor

advise slight damage o/s/r lamp unit

Fail 8 Apr 2013 117,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise n/s/r o/s/r brake disc condition poor

advise slight damage o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 107,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,925 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 97,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise all bushes on fromt anti roll bar are slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,274 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 72,274 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,785 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 63,785 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,822 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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W196 URD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W196 URD, 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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W196 URD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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