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GCZ 3493

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

259,582 mi
Last recorded259,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 3493
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 259,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes by rear of tank at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded and holed / not prescribed area

Nearside Rear box section behind rear panel corroded and holed / not in prescribed area

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed / outside of prescribed area

Nearside marker lamps inop / vehicle under 2.1m width

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 259,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes by rear of tank at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded and holed / not prescribed area

Nearside Rear box section behind rear panel corroded and holed / not in prescribed area

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed / outside of prescribed area

Nearside marker lamps inop / vehicle under 2.1m width

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 255,571 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Central ns inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cover cracked/ not affecting operation

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 255,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shock upper mount / outer chassis face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shock absorber upper mount/ outer face chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Central ns inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cover cracked/ not affecting operation

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 249,829 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front inner sill holed / not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Jun 2017 249,828 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed by shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front inner sill holed / not in prescribed area

Pass 29 Jun 2016 244,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear lens cracked

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

inner faces of both front discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 244,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear lens cracked

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

inner faces of both front discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 239,731 miles

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

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

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

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osr nsr axle seal leaking

unable to fully inspoec t brake pipes where covered in sealant

Fail 11 Jun 2015 239,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

osr nsr axle seal leaking

unable to fully inspoec t brake pipes where covered in sealant

Pass 27 Jun 2014 237,627 miles

all brake pipes covered in black sealant

nsr floor boxsection holed/ not in prescribed area

Fail 13 Jun 2014 237,621 miles

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all brake pipes covered in black sealant

nsr floor boxsection holed/ not in prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2013 234,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 233,011 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 232,807 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 223,314 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 223,314 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 215,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 205,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 195,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 180,671 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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GCZ 3493 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 GCZ 3493, 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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GCZ 3493 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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