MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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