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W231 PHO

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

291,662 mi
Last recorded291,662 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 PHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 291,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 269,266 miles

chip in zone a below 10mm

marker light n.s.f brocken

oil leak from engine area

Fail 21 Jan 2009 268,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on permanently

coolant light on

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 253,669 miles

front anti roll bar outer link bushes worn and offside inner mounting bush worn

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2007 253,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front anti roll bar outer link bushes worn and offside inner mounting bush worn

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2006 237,771 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2006 237,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen damaged

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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W231 PHO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W231 PHO, 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 W231 PHO registered?

W231 PHO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W231 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 PHO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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