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W609 WCB

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

164,581 mi
Last recorded164,581 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 WCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 164,581 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front doors corroded

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 162,919 miles

Front doors corroded

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 161,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front doors corroded

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 159,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 158,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 158,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 157,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle + Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front + Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Park brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2019 157,807 miles

Body corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 157,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 155,219 miles

Body corroded

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

Front perished

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 155,214 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Body corroded

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

Front perished

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 153,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 153,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 151,042 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 149,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 149,313 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 147,480 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 144,953 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 144,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

rear exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 142,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay inoperative

bushes o/s/f arm noisy

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 139,501 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 139,501 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 136,720 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 136,720 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 134,288 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 134,287 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 131,428 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 128,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 116,106 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 116,106 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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W609 WCB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W609 WCB, 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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W609 WCB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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