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W368 JBW

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,758 mi
Last recorded136,758 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 JBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 136,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 136,758 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 132,819 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 131,840 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

ns handbrake slightly slow to increase

osr tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in ns inner steering arm

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 20 Sep 2010 126,082 miles

OSR Tyre cracking

Pad light on

Slight play NS Steering atm / Slight play OSF Lower ball joint

Tyres: NSF 5mm OSF - NSR 4mm PSR 3mm Size: 225/70R15c 112/110Q,P

Fail 13 Sep 2010 126,069 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OSR Tyre cracking

Pad light on

Slight play NS Steering atm / Slight play OSF Lower ball joint

Tyres: NSF 5mm OSF - NSR 4mm PSR 3mm Size: 225/70R15c 112/110Q,P

Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,311 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 122,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 118,537 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded at rear

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from turbo area

service brake free travel near to limits

Pass 24 Aug 2007 113,484 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 113,481 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 109,352 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 109,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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W368 JBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc 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 W368 JBW, 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 W368 JBW registered?

W368 JBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W368 JBW safe to buy?

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