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W598 RUX

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,199 mi
Last recorded216,199 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 RUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 216,199 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 216,175 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 231,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 231,222 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 211,033 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 211,029 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired linkage to axle disconnected (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported x 2 (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 207,948 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 207,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 205,153 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 202,697 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 202,697 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 200,348 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 200,348 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 197,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 192,829 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 187,474 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 183,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 177,718 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 173,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 169,946 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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W598 RUX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W598 RUX, 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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W598 RUX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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