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A17 GDE

2008 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,560 mi
Last recorded206,560 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Lt99,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 206,560 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 206,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 205,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 204,188 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 204,177 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 202,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 195,448 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 190,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 175,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 165,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 152,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 133,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 103,279 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 103,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,881 miles

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 13 Jan 2011 62,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,188 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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A17 GDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 99,979 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 A17 GDE, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 GDE registered?

A17 GDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is A17 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 GDE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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