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W226 VLN

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

263,129 mi
Last recorded263,129 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 263,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

front brake discs slightly warped

Fail 25 May 2012 263,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level slightly low

centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 8 Sep 2011 244,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake long travel

Nsf door mirror cracked

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 230,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 215,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 215,915 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 197,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 179,430 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 159,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 137,820 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 137,225 miles

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

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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W226 VLN is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W226 VLN, 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 W226 VLN registered?

W226 VLN is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W226 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 VLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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