2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Volkswagen Lt MOT pass rate and common faults

136 MOT tests in 2024. 46.3% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time46.3%
Failed or needed repairs53.7%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 136 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on main beam9.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.1%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam8.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.6%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.9%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.9%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics66.9%
  2. Brakes43.4%
  3. Suspension26.5%
  4. Body & chassis25.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  7. Steering6.6%
  8. Tyres5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn14.0%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2000 Volkswagen Lt cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 23)53.0%134 tests
2024 pass rate (age 24)46.3%136 tests
Change in one year−6.7 pointsaverage car: +0.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2000 Volkswagen Lt is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp: not working on main beam. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Volkswagen Lt?

In 2024, 46.3% of 2000 Volkswagen Lt cars passed their MOT first time, across 136 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volkswagen Lt?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on main beam; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Lt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Lt getting worse with age?

In 2023, 53.0% passed first time. In 2024, 46.3% passed (−6.7 points). An average car that age changed by +0.9 points, so the 2000 Volkswagen Lt is ageing worse than average.