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AE51 LFZ

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,925 mi
Last recorded218,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 218,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked at bottom (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 218,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked at bottom (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 198,667 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 198,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 186,925 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 171,190 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 171,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 150,348 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s front discs rusty

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 2 Jul 2010 149,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Wiper blades torn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 149,744 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wiper blades torn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 148,764 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

knocking from rack under load test

Pass 7 Aug 2008 138,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,525 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 105,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

poor beam pattern to nearside headlamp.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 86,249 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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AE51 LFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 LFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 LFZ registered?

AE51 LFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is AE51 LFZ safe to buy?

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