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W588 KYB

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

179,935 mi
Last recorded179,935 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 KYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 179,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r tyre badly split + perished

Pass 4 Apr 2025 179,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear brake back plates rusty

exhaust rusty

under side rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2024 179,858 miles

Chassis rusty

Cross member that supports fuel tank straps corroded

Exhaust rusty

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 179,851 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Chassis rusty

Cross member that supports fuel tank straps corroded

Exhaust rusty

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 179,813 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2022 179,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALSO SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 179,483 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2020 179,306 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2019 179,128 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2018 178,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 178,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 178,048 miles

under side rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2017 178,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

under side rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2016 177,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 176,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 172,793 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 170,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front disc pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 170,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 160,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 152,196 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 140,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 140,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 129,797 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 124,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 124,077 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 117,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 117,144 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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W588 KYB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 W588 KYB, 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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W588 KYB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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