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AK51 HWH

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,905 mi
Last recorded133,905 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 133,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 133,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 133,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link and d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear discs corroded

inner amd outer sill lips both side corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 133,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip and main (1.7.5c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link and d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear discs corroded

inner amd outer sill lips both side corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 131,566 miles

inner and outer sill lips corroded

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

front discs corroded

slight corrosion too both rear most brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2017 131,510 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking oil cooler across front (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded

inner and outer sill lips corroded

slight corrosion too both rear most brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,340 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

front too rear brake pipes have some corrosion

sill lips swollen

Fail 1 Jun 2016 129,340 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded

front too rear brake pipes have some corrosion

sill lips swollen

Pass 12 May 2015 128,364 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner and outer sill lips have some swelling

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 May 2015 128,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner and outer sill lips have some swelling

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2014 127,184 miles

Both lower swivels have play

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front anti roll bar hushes worn

Front discs poor

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipe have some corrosion

Fail 7 May 2014 127,184 miles

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

Both lower swivels have play

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front anti roll bar hushes worn

Front discs poor

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipe have some corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 126,232 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes all

Fail 24 May 2013 126,217 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes all

Pass 3 May 2012 124,158 miles

Noise from rack under load test

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

Front hand brake cable giude missing

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball removed wiring missing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 124,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front hand brake cable giude missing

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Noise from rack under load test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball removed wiring missing

Pass 26 May 2011 122,875 miles

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

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

Off side wiper blade torn

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

Fail 26 May 2011 122,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Off side wiper blade torn

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

Pass 21 May 2010 115,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 115,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 111,159 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 111,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 107,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 107,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

long park brake lever travel.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,899 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear 1/4 bumper is missing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,695 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 3.5 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 4MM

SLIGHT WEEP FROM OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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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AK51 HWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AK51 HWH, 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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AK51 HWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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