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W401 AEB

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

246,642 mi
Last recorded246,642 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 246,642 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 246,642 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 212,278 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 212,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 175,152 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 175,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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)

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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W401 AEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,798cc 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 W401 AEB, 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 W401 AEB registered?

W401 AEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W401 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 AEB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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