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W747 BFR

2000 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

325,678 mi
Last recorded325,678 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 BFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 325,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 325,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 325,290 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 324,393 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 324,393 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 322,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 322,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar electrics (1.9.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 320,714 miles

12 seats fitted at time of test

o/s rear wheel well corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2014 317,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 309,782 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight wear in steering rack and pinion

Fail 20 Jul 2013 309,780 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 309,775 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (6.2.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight corrosion on mounting plates of rear seats to floor on offside and nearside rear

slight wear in rack and pinion on steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2012 296,002 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 296,000 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 282,019 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 281,768 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 281,742 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 264,380 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 253,492 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 253,414 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 237,757 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 222,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 203,904 miles

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

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

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

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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W747 BFR is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in Black 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 W747 BFR, 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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W747 BFR is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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