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BU51 BYV

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,135 mi
Last recorded142,135 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 142,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Mar 2021 142,106 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached brackets badly corroded (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 139,226 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Aug 2019 139,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Nov 2013 134,103 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 134,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 129,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,742 miles

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

knocking noise front rear of vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2011 122,701 miles

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

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

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

knocking noise front rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,521 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on handbrake lever

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Oct 2009 107,896 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,069 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 69,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 59,509 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 59,508 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in front lower balljoints both sides

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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BU51 BYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BU51 BYV, 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 BU51 BYV registered?

BU51 BYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BU51 BYV safe to buy?

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