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W796 GSO

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,311 mi
Last recorded216,311 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 GSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 216,311 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember and inner wing lower panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over inner and outer sills and various body and door panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various chassis and crossmember sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 216,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sills (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember and inner wing lower panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over inner and outer sills and various body and door panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various chassis and crossmember sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 214,932 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 213,947 miles

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

front crossmember damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2016 212,709 miles

Front cross member damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 211,524 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front cross member damaged

Pass 23 May 2014 210,546 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 210,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 208,808 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front x member damaged

Offside lower ball joint some wear

Pass 1 Aug 2011 208,275 miles

Oil leak

off side front door hindge req attention

Fail 26 Jul 2011 208,273 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

off side front door hindge req attention

Pass 22 Jul 2010 202,609 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 202,594 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Pass 9 May 2009 161,331 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 7 May 2009 161,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 18 Mar 2008 141,816 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid low

play on steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2008 141,815 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid low

play on steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2007 134,833 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 134,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 119,915 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 119,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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W796 GSO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W796 GSO, 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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W796 GSO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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