Volkswagen Lt
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 20 years from 5,864 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
5,864
Best Year
1991 (84%)
Years Covered
20
How reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Volkswagen Lt by Year
| 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 |
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About the Volkswagen Lt
The Volkswagen Lt has been tested 5,864 times in 2024 MOT data across 20 model years (1990 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1991 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 147 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 57%. With a 27 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The VOLKSWAGEN LT has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 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.
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