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BU51 UNF

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,612 mi
Last recorded232,612 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 UNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 232,612 miles

Both front shock absorbers dust covers worn/detached

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

General underbody corrosion front to rear of underside of vehicle

N/S/R light, repair tape fitted to lamp

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2010 232,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front shock absorbers dust covers worn/detached

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

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

General underbody corrosion front to rear of underside of vehicle

N/S/R light, repair tape fitted to lamp

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2009 215,512 miles

exhaust getting rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges ok for test

Pass 18 Oct 2008 201,989 miles

dust covers front shock absorbers dropped

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 192,377 miles

both front wheelbearings slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2006 185,382 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 185,376 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 153,651 miles

o /s front seat and o/s front seat belt not fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2005 153,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

load censer valve bush slight wear

rear bumper o/s damage

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 UNF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

BU51 UNF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BU51 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 UNF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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