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BV51 LTF

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,222 mi
Last recorded142,222 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 142,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 141,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 140,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,162 miles

Drivers step corroded

Nearside and offside rear chassis has slight and surface corrosion by suspension mounts.

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,570 miles

Center seat belt buckle damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,412 miles

Front exhaust has minor leak

Nearside front tyre has slight cut to tread

Offside Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,918 miles

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 129,666 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cut

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 126,764 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 123,943 miles

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

drivers seat belt buckle plastic missing

nearside shock absorber dust cover missing

some side marker lights not working

Pass 20 Oct 2011 119,880 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 119,879 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 115,220 miles

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre badly perrished

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 115,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre badly perrished

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,975 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 12 Nov 2007 84,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 69,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 57,687 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 57,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV51 LTF, 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 BV51 LTF registered?

BV51 LTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is BV51 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 LTF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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