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AE51 LGJ

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,032 mi
Last recorded195,032 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2009 195,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2008 167,171 miles

long travel on footbrake

long travel on handbrake

nearside front mirror housing cracked

oil leak from engine

slight vertical play in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm balljoints

Fail 9 Feb 2008 167,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

long travel on footbrake

long travel on handbrake

nearside front mirror housing cracked

oil leak from engine

slight vertical play in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm balljoints

Pass 14 Feb 2007 142,277 miles

engine tapping on tickover

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Feb 2006 120,864 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 120,864 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 LGJ registered?

AE51 LGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is AE51 LGJ safe to buy?

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