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SIL 4943

2000 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,178 mi
Last recorded131,178 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lt139,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 4943
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

towbar not fitted with lock nuts

Fail 15 Sep 2025 131,176 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

towbar not fitted with lock nuts

Fail 21 Aug 2025 131,175 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened glazed on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tow bar fitted without locking device on bolts and nuts

Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake travel

Pass 11 Aug 2023 129,495 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 129,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 128,987 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 128,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 127,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 126,323 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,637 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 125,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 125,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 123,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 121,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

front anti roll bar corroded & mountings wearing

oil on nsr brake back plate

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2015 121,316 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

front anti roll bar corroded & mountings wearing

oil on nsr brake back plate

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,921 miles

auxillary drive belt cracked and split//

both rear number plate lights dim//

coolant hose to expansion tank on correctly//

exhaust system corroded front mounting cracked and splitting//

osf indicator going white//

slight play in nsf anti roll bar bush//

Fail 2 Jul 2014 119,921 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

auxillary drive belt cracked and split//

both rear number plate lights dim//

coolant hose to expansion tank on correctly//

exhaust system corroded front mounting cracked and splitting//

osf indicator going white//

slight play in nsf anti roll bar bush//

Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 115,119 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 115,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,730 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 111,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 100,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,844 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 89,734 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,070 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 78,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,904 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 65,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 62,525 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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SIL 4943 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SIL 4943, 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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SIL 4943 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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