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W256 XGJ

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,853 mi
Last recorded164,853 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 XGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 164,853 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 164,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,998 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 160,992 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 158,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 158,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 157,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 30 May 2017 157,355 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2016 154,440 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 150,299 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 150,299 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 144,241 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 139,646 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 131,314 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 123,753 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 123,724 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 116,373 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 107,822 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 107,628 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 101,259 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 93,454 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 93,454 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 83,985 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 83,963 miles

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

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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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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What year was W256 XGJ registered?

W256 XGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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