Is the Volkswagen Lt reliable?

The Volkswagen Lt has an average MOT pass rate of 69% across 20 years, based on 5,864 tests in 2026. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 1991 with a 84% pass rate.

Which year Volkswagen Lt is best?

The 1991 Volkswagen Lt has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 57%. There's a 27 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

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

About the Volkswagen Lt

The Volkswagen Lt has been tested 5,864 times in 2026 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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2461cc)

£1,245

Road Tax

£395

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,195

Per month£183/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2011 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

vs national average-13% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread27 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