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W297 WDM

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,904 mi
Last recorded167,904 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 WDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 167,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 161,809 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 161,809 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r inner tyre 2mm

o/s/r inner tyre 2mm

o/s/r outer tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 323,354 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 308,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 293,279 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 279,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2008 279,012 miles

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 Aug 2007 268,871 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 268,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W297 WDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W297 WDM, 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 W297 WDM registered?

W297 WDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W297 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 WDM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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