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W452 DGU

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,119 mi
Last recorded75,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 DGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test things hanging off interior mirror ()

Nearside Front inner sill holed/corroded as marked [not prescribed area]

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed left hand drive vehical (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sills corroded both OS NS

Underbody corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 73,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad come away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sills corroded both OS NS

Underbody corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,080 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,271 miles

corrosion on ns inner sill

Pass 22 Jan 2020 63,889 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,097 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,936 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 60,933 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,519 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 57,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 56,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,191 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner and outer faces

front brake discs slightly warped

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,342 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE...

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,342 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE...

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2011 42,119 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,651 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,576 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,061 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,727 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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W452 DGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W452 DGU, 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 W452 DGU registered?

W452 DGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W452 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W452 DGU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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