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BV51 DHX

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

266,152 mi
Last recorded266,152 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 266,152 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 266,082 miles

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 266,063 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2019 264,837 miles

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))

Fail 15 May 2019 264,837 miles

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 264,826 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 264,601 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 258,258 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 249,546 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 249,542 miles

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) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 242,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 234,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 225,593 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 8 Aug 2012 217,707 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 207,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 207,620 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 200,753 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 200,748 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 187,877 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2008 167,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 151,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 136,372 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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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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