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W378 XBD

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,527 mi
Last recorded136,527 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 XBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 136,527 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 136,521 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front bumper missing

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 26 Sep 2007 125,818 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 125,813 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jun 2006 103,883 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 103,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W378 XBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W378 XBD, 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 W378 XBD registered?

W378 XBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W378 XBD safe to buy?

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