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W487 NUF

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,602 mi
Last recorded151,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 NUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 151,602 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 151,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower corner with in 30 CM of spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower corner under side with in 30 CM of spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30 CM of spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower passage door corroded and sharp

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 148,107 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,250 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 138,229 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 135,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 132,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 132,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 130,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 123,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 117,900 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 117,900 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 112,031 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 112,031 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 105,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 105,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 103,049 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 103,046 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s side panel light inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2006 95,387 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 95,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 95,072 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 95,070 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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

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

small stone chip on windscreen

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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W487 NUF is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W487 NUF, 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 W487 NUF registered?

W487 NUF is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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