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W496 UGY

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 UGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 129,587 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2015 129,587 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 122,007 miles

Interior mirror missing

Fail 9 May 2014 122,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Interior mirror missing

Pass 22 May 2013 116,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,791 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 106,736 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,539 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,308 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,295 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 90,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,234 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 72,889 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 72,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 63,599 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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W496 UGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W496 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W496 UGY registered?

W496 UGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W496 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 UGY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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