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W353 MHE

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,149 mi
Last recorded208,149 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 MHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 208,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 207,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 207,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 206,984 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 206,766 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 201,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 197,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 191,195 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 191,155 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 185,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 169,660 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 154,977 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 154,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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W353 MHE is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W353 MHE, 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 W353 MHE registered?

W353 MHE is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W353 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 MHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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