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W494 UGY

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

249,539 mi
Last recorded249,539 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 UGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 249,539 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2014 249,254 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 232,496 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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 11 Jun 2013 232,420 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 29 May 2012 218,813 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 202,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 187,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2009 170,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Fail 26 May 2009 170,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 159,110 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 159,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 135,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 112,437 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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W494 UGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W494 UGY, 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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W494 UGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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