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W615 JBU

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,347 mi
Last recorded219,347 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 219,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper and lower shock absorber bushes deterioted (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 210,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 205,708 miles

near side front external indicator lense missing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 199,851 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 193,599 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 193,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 182,276 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 May 2012 182,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 172,824 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 160,570 miles

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 30 Apr 2009 149,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 135,195 miles

corrosion to rear discs,20% inbalance to front brakes,24% inbalance to rear brakes.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 135,195 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

corrosion to rear discs,20% inbalance to front brakes,24% inbalance to rear brakes.

Pass 2 May 2007 119,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 114,136 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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W615 JBU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W615 JBU, 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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W615 JBU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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