Volkswagen LT MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen LT. Check any LT by registration number below.
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63.7%
Avg Pass Rate
-22.0%
vs Volkswagen Avg
28
Year Ranges
Below Average
Reliability
Volkswagen LT — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volkswagen LT has an average MOT pass rate of 63.7%, which is 22.0 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This suggests the LT can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.
The most common reasons a Volkswagen LT fails its MOT are 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, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your LT for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Volkswagen LT, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Volkswagen LT performs at MOT across different model years.
2012
Based on 37 vehicles
0.0%
4.3%
2011
Based on 53 vehicles
6.7%
36.7%
2010
Based on 51 vehicles
6.3%
25.0%
2007
Based on 40 vehicles
9.4%
15.6%
2006
Based on 637 vehicles
9.3%
33.2%
2005
Based on 938 vehicles
7.3%
32.9%
2004
Based on 909 vehicles
7.8%
29.5%
2003
Based on 761 vehicles
8.2%
32.9%
2002
Based on 647 vehicles
6.3%
28.1%
2001
Based on 367 vehicles
12.4%
32.6%
2000
Based on 334 vehicles
8.6%
34.8%
1999
Based on 505 vehicles
3.4%
28.3%
1998
Based on 466 vehicles
3.2%
25.1%
1997
Based on 256 vehicles
3.0%
26.2%
1996
Based on 174 vehicles
4.6%
32.1%
1995
Based on 146 vehicles
6.8%
22.3%
1994
Based on 120 vehicles
6.7%
22.7%
1993
Based on 105 vehicles
4.2%
31.0%
1992
Based on 106 vehicles
4.1%
24.3%
1991
Based on 167 vehicles
1.6%
18.5%
1990
Based on 190 vehicles
6.4%
29.8%
1989
Based on 170 vehicles
5.7%
31.1%
1988
Based on 90 vehicles
8.7%
20.3%
1987
Based on 89 vehicles
5.2%
15.5%
1986
Based on 87 vehicles
3.4%
18.6%
1985
Based on 73 vehicles
6.3%
22.9%
1984
Based on 57 vehicles
3.1%
40.6%
0
Based on 10,357 vehicles
158k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen LT
The most common reasons a Volkswagen LT fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
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
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
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