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W317 VGJ

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,912 mi
Last recorded224,912 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 VGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 224,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slighty corroded

n/s/r inner tyre wearing low inner edge

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2008 216,691 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 216,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 203,358 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 19 Jul 2007 202,986 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 187,751 miles

screen chipped,n/s/r inner tyre low,o/s/r lamp lens broken,rear anti roll bar bushes worn,lift in both front lower ball joints,front flexy brake hoses perishing,

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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W317 VGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W317 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W317 VGJ registered?

W317 VGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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