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W404 GBW

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,674 mi
Last recorded122,674 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 GBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 122,674 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Nov 2023 121,813 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Oct 2023 121,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body panel likely to become detached ATTACHMENT BADLY CORRODED WITH CORROSION HOLE (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,524 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 120,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 119,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sections to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle derated from 4400 kg gvw to 3500 kg class 7

Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,251 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 111,235 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement /D/ bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,099 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 108,099 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 104,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 103,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished on inner wall

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 95,761 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 94,334 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 93,288 miles

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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W404 GBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W404 GBW, 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 W404 GBW registered?

W404 GBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W404 GBW safe to buy?

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