MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FRONTS, ESP O/S (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake lagging in operation O/S/R (1.2.1 (d))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING LOWER COLUMN U/J EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R MAIN CHASSIS ABOVE AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
BONNET OPERATION IS DIFFICULT <>> REPAIRS NEEDED
Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R + CRUMBLING AND OVERHEATED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED/DESTROYED
STARTER SOMETIMES WILL NOT ENGAGE
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F LOWER STEP / SILL SERIOUS CORROSION JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED PERIMETER (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL CHASSIS PRECRIBED AREAS, RECENTLY UNDERSEALED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
N/S AMD O/S LOWER STEP AREA CORRODED >> REPAIR STRONGLY ADVISED
SHOCK ABSORBERS ADVISED (FRONT END BOUNCY)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK AREA + KNOCKING FROM COLUMN (2.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F INNER BALD SECTION (TYRE OUT OF SHAPE) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
N/S AMD O/S LOWER STEP AREA CORRODED >> REPAIR STRONGLY ADVISED
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn FREEPLAY (1.1.6 (b) (i))
SHOCK ABSORBERS ADVISED (FRONT END BOUNCY)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK AREA + KNOCKING FROM COLUMN (2.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
LOWER STEERING U/J SLIGHT PLAY
N/S DOOR APERTURE INNER LOWER SILL AREA CRUSHED/CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING INNER TRACK ENDS
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE MINIMUM PERCENTAGE TO PASS 16% >>> FURTHER REPAIR ADVISED (1.2.1 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear O/S DOOR MIRROR (3.3 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired N/S/REAR, O/S/REAR (70% OF PREVIOUS REPAIR) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured O/S/R (4.11 (a) (i))
N/S DOOR APERTURE INNER LOWER SILL AREA CRUSHED/CORRODED
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Side panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear spring shackle bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Side panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front spring hanger chassis corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Hole in chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear spring shackle bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack lower universal joint worn
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front spring hangers chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear spring shackle brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front spring hanger chassis corroided (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear spring shackle brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in cab sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front wiper blades split
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front wiper blades split
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in bushers (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight oil leak around engine area.
slight play in trackrods
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in n/s steering arm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front body mountings ceacked. Rear ARB bushes worn N.S.R side light bulb out
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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BV51 DHX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 BV51 DHX, 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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BV51 DHX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 November 2001.
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