Volkswagen
LT
16,257 MOT tests analysed. runs below the UK fleet average — here's where LTs pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 14.5 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.
Pass
63.0%
Pass-after-fix
5.2%
Fail
30.3%
Avg miles
156,545
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Diesel cars registered before September 2015 are typically pre-Euro 6 — subject to daily charges in London ULEZ (£12.50), Birmingham CAZ (£8), Bristol CAZ (£9), and Glasgow LEZ. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 · Bristol £9.00 .
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Volkswagen LT: challenging MOT record across 10,357 tests
The Volkswagen LT is a diesel-powered car sold in the UK market across multiple generations, covering a broad date range in the test population.
MOT data from 10,357 tests puts this car on a 63.0% first-time pass rate, well below the UK fleet average. Average mileage at test is 157,912 miles. The most common fail item is cracked or discoloured windscreen, followed by parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
The LT's pass rate warrants caution in the used market. Factor in likely first-test remedial work on the common failure items and get a pre-purchase inspection that covers the specific items this car trips on most.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 12–32
Around the UK fleet average for insurance cost. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
12–32
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
1,109 occurrences · 6.8% of tests
- 02
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
1,078 occurrences · 6.6% of tests
- 03
Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
703 occurrences · 4.3% of tests
- 04
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
631 occurrences · 3.9% of tests
- 05
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
575 occurrences · 3.5% of tests
- 06
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
559 occurrences · 3.4% of tests
- 07
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
539 occurrences · 3.3% of tests
- 08
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
538 occurrences · 3.3% of tests
- 09
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
503 occurrences · 3.1% of tests
- 10
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
492 occurrences · 3.0% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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If you own an LT and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.