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AK51 VZN

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,474 mi
Last recorded176,474 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 176,474 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear pipe at rear. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode, not in a prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 169,919 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 169,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and rear lower quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 162,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 162,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 155,816 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 155,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,710 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 148,710 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 140,443 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 140,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 133,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 124,866 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front disc,s slightly scored

Pass 27 Apr 2009 107,534 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,029 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 92,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 92,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 87,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 66,829 miles

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 VZN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZN, 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 AK51 VZN registered?

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

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