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AK51 XNV

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 164,151 miles

n/s lower ball joint worn to maximum

Fail 27 Jan 2020 164,141 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s lower ball joint worn to maximum

Pass 31 Jan 2019 157,619 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 157,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 150,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 150,922 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,705 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 142,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside 1,handbrake cable in poor condition 2, engine oil leak from oil filter housing aera

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower and upper bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 134,318 miles

Centre cracks to front and rear brake hoses

crack to lower screen (not in drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Feb 2016 134,318 miles

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

Centre cracks to front and rear brake hoses

crack to lower screen (not in drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Dec 2014 123,614 miles

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

crack to o/s screen

Fail 9 Dec 2014 123,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

crack to o/s screen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 116,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 107,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 107,672 miles

SRS warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,469 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,187 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,173 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 82,120 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 70,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 XNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AK51 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

AK51 XNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AK51 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 XNV shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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