Volkswagen Lt
MOT data from 13,264 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 69.3%. Average mileage at test: 155,527 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 918 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 902 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 868 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 642 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 630 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 610 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 523 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 474 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 413 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 411 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12,775 | 69.1% |
| Petrol | 463 | 74.5% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 119 | 79% | |
| Top failures: service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1988 | 120 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | |||
| 1989 | 187 | 62.6% | |
| Top failures: service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1990 | 266 | 67.3% | |
| Top failures: service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 1991 | 217 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1992 | 141 | 79.4% | |
| Top failures: a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1993 | 150 | 62% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1994 | 223 | 62.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1995 | 263 | 62.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1996 | 326 | 65.3% | |
| Top failures: service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1997 | 319 | 71.8% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 1998 | 690 | 68.3% | |
| Top failures: service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1999 | 860 | 67.6% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2000 | 430 | 64.9% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 2001 | 638 | 64.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2002 | 1,064 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2003 | 1,404 | 71.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2004 | 1,740 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 2005 | 1,970 | 70.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 2006 | 1,706 | 68.9% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
121,972 mi
Median
157,438 mi
75th percentile
186,148 mi
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