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W597 DOP

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 DOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner joint to steering rack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint to steering rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 113,065 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint to steering rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,917 miles

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

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 109,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,869 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 105,864 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,419 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 104,402 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,320 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust baffles loose

Fail 29 Mar 2012 104,320 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust baffles loose

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,294 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalytic converter rattling

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,073 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,041 miles

exhaust baffles loose

Fail 19 Mar 2010 101,041 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,919 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low/above min

Fail 17 Mar 2009 100,864 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low/above min

Pass 12 Mar 2008 100,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 97,581 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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W597 DOP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey 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 W597 DOP, 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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W597 DOP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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