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AK51 VZP

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

217,254 mi
Last recorded217,254 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 217,254 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

slight sponginess on brake pedal

Fail 27 Oct 2015 217,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

slight sponginess on brake pedal

Pass 28 Oct 2014 214,601 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 214,561 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear light lens damaged

rear reflector partially obscured by towing arrangement

Pass 8 Oct 2013 211,824 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 211,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

o/s front and o/s rear tyres numerous cuts close to exposing cords

Pass 5 Oct 2012 202,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 202,326 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 195,158 miles

o/s/r wheel appears to have been loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 184,520 miles

SRS light is flashing on the dash display.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 184,566 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 184,508 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Aug 2009 173,092 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 173,080 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 166,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 152,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 147,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 133,452 miles

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

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

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 VZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

AK51 VZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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