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BV51 DJF

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,005 mi
Last recorded206,005 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 206,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front high level position lamps notworking

nearside side marker lamp not working

no spare wheel at time of test

offside rear backing plate corrosion

offside rear high level position lamps notworking

rear step anti slip insecure

steering lock not working

Fail 12 Jan 2012 206,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front high level position lamps notworking

nearside side marker lamp not working

no spare wheel at time of test

offside rear backing plate corrosion

offside rear high level position lamps notworking

rear step anti slip insecure

steering lock not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 201,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 191,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 188,340 miles

slight oil leak from engine.

slight play in both front anti roll bar link rod bushes.

slight play in both rear inner anti roll bar link rod bushes.

slight play in steering colume ujs.

Fail 21 May 2008 188,324 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from engine.

slight play in both front anti roll bar link rod bushes.

slight play in both rear inner anti roll bar link rod bushes.

slight play in steering colume ujs.

Pass 30 May 2007 163,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 163,290 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs corroding.

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints.

slight play in both front struts.

slight play in lower steering colume ujs.

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

slight play in rear load sensing valve linkage joints and bushes.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 146,227 miles

lift in both front bottom ball joints.

little reserve travel in handbrake.

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 DJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc 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 BV51 DJF, 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 DJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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