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BG11 ELJ

2011 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,270 mi
Last recorded88,270 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Lt87,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 88,270 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,151 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,087 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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BG11 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 87,562 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 BG11 ELJ, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG11 ELJ registered?

BG11 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is BG11 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 ELJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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