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BU51 BZJ

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,804 mi
Last recorded177,804 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 177,804 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 164,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 152,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,671 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 134,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 122,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 111,558 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 111,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,199 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 94,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,497 miles

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

Slight play detected at n/s/f road wheel.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,071 miles

hand brake travel near limit

Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,194 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 54,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 BZJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 BZJ registered?

BU51 BZJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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