Volkswagen LT

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 20 model years from 5,864 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

5,864

Highest Pass Rate

1991 (84%)

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen LT

The Volkswagen LT was MOT tested 5,864 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 20 model years (1990 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1991 model has the highest pass rate at 84% from 147 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 24 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Volkswagen LT has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 127,188 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 128,510 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the LT is 16 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2461cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,641

Per month£220/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2011 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen LT?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average-16% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread24 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Volkswagen LT by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2011	76%	41	128,510 mi
2010	80%	40	173,889 mi
2007	62%	37	141,991 mi
2006	68%	530	150,866 mi
2005	70%	779	155,744 mi
2004	70%	711	159,494 mi
2003	70%	614	160,284 mi
2002	71%	492	157,964 mi
2001	64%	289	130,593 mi
2000	60%	283	143,854 mi
1999	72%	453	143,987 mi
1998	71%	434	143,947 mi
1997	68%	255	109,306 mi
1996	64%	173	125,666 mi
1995	63%	126	102,864 mi
1994	73%	92	120,022 mi
1993	57%	93	124,634 mi
1992	75%	92	113,536 mi
1991	84%	147	143,025 mi
1990	66%	183	127,188 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen LT

Is the Volkswagen LT reliable?

Across its 20 model years in our data (1990 to 2011), the Volkswagen LT averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 5,864 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1991 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 84%.

Which year Volkswagen LT has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1991 Volkswagen LT has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 60%, a 24 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.