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W261 PAE

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 PAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 89,163 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 80,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has corrosion.

Fail 25 May 2018 80,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has corrosion.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,855 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight freeplay at rack end.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 64,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle has slight leak of oil

Fail 27 May 2015 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle has slight leak of oil

Pass 13 May 2014 51,498 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 51,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs have corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2013 49,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs have some corrosion

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 May 2012 44,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2011 39,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 39,137 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,497 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 38,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,015 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2005

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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W261 PAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W261 PAE, 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 W261 PAE registered?

W261 PAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W261 PAE safe to buy?

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