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AV51 EFK

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

241,526 mi
Last recorded241,526 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 241,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

Pass 2 Jun 2015 246,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 240,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 240,238 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 227,581 miles

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

no throttle pedal

Fail 19 May 2014 227,581 miles

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

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

no throttle pedal

Pass 11 May 2013 207,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 192,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 177,210 miles

Both Front Rack Ends Have Slight Play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 160,828 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 145,549 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 134,408 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 134,408 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 121,070 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 121,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 101,907 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 101,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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AV51 EFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV51 EFK, 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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AV51 EFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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