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BU51 DHC

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,046 mi
Last recorded228,046 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2007 228,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front sill damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 212,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

impact n/s/f door

o/s/f sill damaged

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 DHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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