MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,853 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
various areas of underside surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
various areas of underside surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all other pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r lamp
o/s r lamp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s r lamp
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front metal (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
service brake efficiency only just met.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine oil leak
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brakes slightly out of balance and offside disc slightly distorted
offside and nearside front body mountings slightly insecure
oil leak
slight wear in front anti roll bar links bushes
slight wear in nearside rear light lens
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brakes slightly out of balance
offside and nearside front body mountings slightly insecure
offside front brake disc slightly distorted
oil leak
slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link bush
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside and nearside front body mountings slightly insecure
offside front brake disc slightly distorted
oil leak
slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link bush
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside and nearside front body mountings slightly insecure
oil leak
slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes
front shock absorbers getting weak
offside and nearside front body mountings slightly insecure
slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes
slight wear in lower bushes on rear shock absorbers
slight wear in steering rack
wear in front lower suspension ball joints near to limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front shock absorbers getting weak
offside and nearside front body mountings slightly insecure
slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes
slight wear in lower bushes on rear shock absorbers
slight wear in steering rack
wear in front lower suspension ball joints near to limit
offside and nearside front body mounts slightly insecure
offside front shock absorber slightly weak
slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes
slight wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint
wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint near to limit
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside front body mounts slightly insecure
offside and nearside rear outer side lamps not working
offside front shock absorber slightly weak
slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes
slight wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint
wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint near to limit
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W256 XGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W256 XGJ, 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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W256 XGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 April 2000.
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