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W279 VGW

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,531 mi
Last recorded68,531 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 VGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 68,531 miles

Advise. windscreen chipped.general body damage.oil leak.small hole exhaust.corrosion rear brake discs.

Fail 11 May 2010 58,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Oil leak

damage & corrosion to paneling both sides of vehicle - rear offside emergency door check strap faulty & window mounts corroding

rear number plate deteriorating - offside front indicator unit damaged - side loading door misaligned

scuffing & low depth to both rear tyres

Pass 11 May 2010 58,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Oil leak

damage & corrosion to paneling both sides of vehicle - rear offside emergency door check strap faulty & window mounts corroding

rear number plate deteriorating - offside front indicator unit damaged - side loading door misaligned

scuffing & low depth to both rear tyres

Pass 6 May 2009 49,847 miles

Advise,slight damage second row belt buckle,damage o\s\f indicator lens,damage o\s\f ,rear no plate deteriating,spare wheel missing,corrosion rear brake discs.

Fail 6 May 2009 49,847 miles

Advise,slight damage second row belt buckle,damage o\s\f indicator lens,damage o\s\f ,rear no plate deteriating,spare wheel missing,corrosion rear brake discs.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2008 49,259 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

21% inbalance accross front brakes

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

Oil leak

o/s/f indicator damaged

some corrosion to rear brake discs

spar wheel missing

Pass 14 May 2007 35,390 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 35,289 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake cover missing and button broken

rear bumper missing

scuffing to n/s/f tyre outer wall and o/s/r tyre outer wall

spare wheel missing

windscreen chiped

Pass 4 May 2006 29,135 miles

parking brake lever covers missing

slight scuffing to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 4 May 2006 29,135 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

parking brake lever covers missing

slight scuffing to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 17 May 2005 25,005 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 24,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

1. CONDITION OF FRONT No PLATE. (PEELING APART). †2. SECURITY OF SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. † †NOTE. VEHICLE PRESENTED FOR TEST WITH THE CHASSIS UNDERSIDE DIRTY/UNWASHED.

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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W279 VGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W279 VGW, 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 W279 VGW registered?

W279 VGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W279 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 VGW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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