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BU51 BZP

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,428 mi
Last recorded117,428 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,428 miles

Central exhaust section deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 117,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust section deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,181 miles

Front both front tyres getting low

Front oil leak on engine

Rear both rear tyres getting low

Fail 3 Dec 2021 117,181 miles

Front both front tyres getting low

Front oil leak on engine

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accelerater pedal end missing

parking brake travel high

Fail 23 Jun 2020 109,151 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accelerater pedal end missing

parking brake travel high

Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,719 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose OBSCURED (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY HAS A SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,462 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,950 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both - close to limit (1.4.A.2f)

both number plater deteriorating - nearside front indicator unit damaged

front exhaust section deteriorating - corroded

heavy wear to front brake discs - lipped - scoring to offside rear brake disc

park brake travel high - close to limit

scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2016 89,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both - close to limit (1.4.A.2f)

both number plater deteriorating - nearside front indicator unit damaged

front exhaust section deteriorating - corroded

heavy wear to front brake discs - lipped - scoring to offside rear brake disc

park brake travel high - close to limit

scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,653 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

clutch noise engine rattle - centre & rear exhaust sections deteriorated & blowing

coolant light on - brake wear light on

front number plate deteriorating - nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside front subrame damaged

wear to front brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2015 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

clutch noise engine rattle - centre & rear exhaust sections deteriorated & blowing

coolant light on - brake wear light on

front number plate deteriorating - nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside front subrame damaged

wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,904 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light flashing

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,676 miles

Cracking on auxilary belt

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Park brake travel high

Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,610 miles

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

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

Cracking on auxilary belt

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Park brake travel high

Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,353 miles

Oil leak

park brake travel high - nearside door mirror cracked - wear to front brake discs - cuts & scuffing to both rear tyres

Fail 5 Nov 2011 61,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Oil leak

park brake travel high - nearside door mirror cracked - wear to front brake discs - cuts & scuffing to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,278 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked - noisy cam drve - offside rear brake warning wire broken

Pass 16 May 2009 44,412 miles

Advise,n\s\f door mirror cracked.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,359 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,098 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,839 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,839 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall scuffed slightly

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

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 BZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BZP, 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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BU51 BZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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