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W442 YCR

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,878 mi
Last recorded227,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 YCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 227,878 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills close to both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis close to shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis close to shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill close to rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 221,882 miles

both rear outer sills corroded advise repair

oil leaks

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 25 Jul 2020 215,843 miles

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jul 2020 215,843 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres low on edges

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre low on outer edge

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 209,540 miles

oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2019 209,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r hub seal leaking

oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2018 206,211 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r hub seal leaking

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight staining to n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 18 Apr 2018 206,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r hub seal leaking

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight staining to n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 22 Apr 2017 199,499 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r hub seal leaking

slight front brake inbalance advise repair

Fail 15 Mar 2017 198,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear axle seal leaking on nearside

Pass 15 Apr 2016 191,717 miles

marks to windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r hub seal leaking

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Apr 2015 181,623 miles

long handbrake lever travel

marks to windscreen

o/s/f tyre bald in places advise replacment

o/s/r hub seal leaking

oil leak

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 13 Apr 2015 181,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

knock from n/s/f suspension

long handbrake lever travel

marks to windscreen

o/s/f tyre bald in places advise replacment

o/s/r hub seal leaking

oil leak

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Apr 2014 175,939 miles

engine oil leak

marks to windscreen

slight lift n/s/f lower ball joint

slight oil leak around o/s/r hub seal

Pass 19 Apr 2013 172,819 miles

marks to windscreen

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 19 Apr 2013 172,819 miles

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

marks to windscreen

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 22 Feb 2012 168,225 miles

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS

Fail 22 Feb 2012 168,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 157,349 miles

EMISSIONS ON LIMIT

FRONT LEAF SPRING CORRODING

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

Fail 11 Mar 2011 157,349 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EMISSIONS ON LIMIT

FRONT LEAF SPRING CORRODING

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Mar 2010 143,397 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 143,311 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

slight play to n/s end of steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2009 126,699 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 126,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 114,523 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 99,916 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 99,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2006 87,158 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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W442 YCR is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W442 YCR, 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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W442 YCR is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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