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W238 XKL

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,056 mi
Last recorded110,056 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,056 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 110,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,684 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front indicators going white in colour

advise nearside rear seat belt slow re coil

advise offside front marker light in.op

advise rear tyres low tread,offside front tyre wearing on edges

advise some play in nearside steering rack

advise wipers some smearing when clearing screen

Fail 18 Jul 2012 101,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise front indicators going white in colour

advise nearside rear seat belt slow re coil

advise offside front marker light in.op

advise rear tyres low tread,offside front tyre wearing on edges

advise some play in nearside steering rack

advise wipers some smearing when clearing screen

Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,569 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S forward side marker lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,885 miles

handbrake effort

Pass 23 Jun 2009 901,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 872,331 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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W238 XKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W238 XKL, 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 W238 XKL registered?

W238 XKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W238 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 XKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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