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BU51 UNW

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,821 mi
Last recorded182,821 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 182,821 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 182,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 169,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 156,443 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 152,484 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 152,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 142,888 miles

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 UNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNW, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 UNW?

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What year was BU51 UNW registered?

BU51 UNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is BU51 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 UNW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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