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W756 SMR

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,656 mi
Last recorded190,656 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW756 SMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 190,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f -o/s/f sills corroded

steering wheel grip worn

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 187,894 miles

slight corrosion in chassis

slight corrosion in exhaust tail pipe

accelerator pedal rubber missing

battery wiring temporarily secured but not insecure

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and perrished

brake pad warning light illuminates when brake pedal is pressed

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

coolant level low

driver seat belt slow to retract

excessive corrosion in n/s and o/s inner sills

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint slightly siezed

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall markings rubbed away

n/s/r sidelight slightly effected by the operation of another lamp (indicator)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil leak

slight corrosion in n/s and o/s outer sills

slight corrosion in o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipe

slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack ball joints

steering wheel grip worn

windscreen scratched

wiper blades split

Fail 21 Sep 2016 187,892 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery wires (1.9.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont retract (5.2.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

accelerator pedal rubber missing

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and perrished

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

coolant level low

excessive corrosion in n/s and o/s inner sills

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint slightly siezed

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall markings rubbed away

n/s/r sidelight slightly effected by the operation of another lamp (indicator)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil leak

slight corrosion in chassis

slight corrosion in exhaust tail pipe

slight corrosion in n/s and o/s outer sills

slight corrosion in o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipe

slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack ball joints

steering wheel grip worn

windscreen scratched

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Sep 2015 183,963 miles

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion in exhaust

horn quiet

nearside front top cab marker light not working

number plate light deteriorated

oil leak

play in rack ends

product on windscreen

throttle pedal pad missing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 180,612 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

corrosion in front wheel arches

driver seat worn/damaged

exhaust tail pipe corrored

throttle pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 172,510 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 21 Sep 2012 165,962 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 165,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 157,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 157,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 153,988 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 153,988 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 153,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 153,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 141,200 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 141,200 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION /BADLY CRACKED

OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SOFT.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYREE HAS SMALL CUT TO SIDE WALL

Pass 6 Apr 2006 114,977 miles

MANY CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL PLAY ON THE LIMIT

OFF SIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT VERY DIM AND TOP SIDE LIGHTS DIM

OFF SIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN TO LIMIT

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN STEERING RACK NEAR SIDE INNER END

STEERING COLUMN SLIDE CONECTOR (BY U.J) HAS PLAY IN IT ON THE LIMIT!!

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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W756 SMR is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W756 SMR, 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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W756 SMR is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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