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BG51 DGO

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,281 mi
Last recorded103,281 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 DGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,281 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle converted to a camper and tested as a class 4

Fail 2 Sep 2025 103,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,459 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 97,451 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,771 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,869 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 86,869 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,514 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 81,552 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working n/s o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,333 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 75,330 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 67,426 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,763 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,846 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,036 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,036 miles

Centre All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,111 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,108 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,944 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,764 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,763 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,242 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2009 27,242 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 246,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,961 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 21,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,922 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 18,882 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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BG51 DGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG51 DGO, 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 BG51 DGO registered?

BG51 DGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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