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GJ51 WNW

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,992 mi
Last recorded190,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 190,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 190,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 179,989 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 179,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 179,855 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 179,839 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 178,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 178,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 178,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 177,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 177,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 175,842 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 175,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 168,574 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 160,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 160,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 149,718 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2009 149,715 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 144,950 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

light on dash

nearside front outer seat belt rubber worn

Fail 6 Aug 2008 144,948 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

light on dash

nearside front outer seat belt rubber worn

Pass 16 Aug 2007 120,804 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Aug 2007 120,799 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slighlty worn

Pass 21 Aug 2006 98,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

nearside front tyre outerwall damaged

oil leak from offside rear axle

Fail 18 Aug 2006 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

nearside front tyre damage to outerwall

oil leak from offside rear axle

Pass 11 Aug 2005 75,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2005 74,552 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GJ51 WNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GJ51 WNW, 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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GJ51 WNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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