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W616 DGC

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,588 mi
Last recorded210,588 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 DGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 210,588 miles

dash warning light flashing on dash

excess movement in o/s wiper arm linkage recommend new wiper linkage

front brake fluctuation within tolerances

front number plate damaged slightly

o/s washer pipe insecue floating about next to bonnet hindge recommend secure

petrol cap flap modified magnet fitted to flap end

Fail 12 Nov 2008 210,583 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

dash warning light flashing on dash

front brake fluctuation within tolerances

front number plate damaged slightly

petrol cap flap modified magnet fitted to flap end

Pass 7 Aug 2007 197,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front numberplate deteriorated

long travel on handbrake lever

wiper wheelbox worn on drivers side

Fail 31 Jul 2007 197,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

offside wiper wheelbox worn

Pass 16 Jun 2006 192,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W616 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 W616 DGC, 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 W616 DGC registered?

W616 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W616 DGC safe to buy?

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