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W588 UVV

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,935 mi
Last recorded184,935 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 184,935 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 184,858 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2010 168,440 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 164,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside body slightly damaged

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 May 2009 164,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside body slightly damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 11 Sep 2008 162,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear body slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 162,060 miles

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

Nearside rear body slightly damaged

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 157,803 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2007 157,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 155,018 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 UVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W588 UVV, 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 W588 UVV registered?

W588 UVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W588 UVV safe to buy?

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