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HF51 OUW

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,629 mi
Last recorded166,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 OUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 166,629 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt looks like it has been shut in the door a few times (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

looks like there is also a water leak from the back of the engine running over gearbox etc

looks like there is an oil leak from back of rocker cover/head

temporary fuel cap fitted approved type

Fail 25 Jul 2017 166,572 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front both rack boots very badly twisted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt looks like it has been shut in the door a few times (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear discs scored and rusty

looks like there is also a water leak from the back of the engine running over gearbox etc

looks like there is an oil leak from back of rocker cover/head

temporary fuel cap fitted approved type

Pass 14 Jul 2016 162,287 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes starting to get corroded

could do with a wax oil on the under side

oil leak from off side front of engine

Fail 14 Jul 2016 162,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake pipes starting to get corroded

could do with a wax oil on the under side

oil leak from off side front of engine

Pass 22 Jul 2015 158,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear discs getting worn

slight oil leak from side chest breather

Fail 16 Jul 2015 158,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear discs getting worn

slight oil leak from side chest breather

Pass 25 Jul 2014 154,606 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both windscreen wipers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn

rear fog light switch stiff(mount to dash board worn)

steering pivot has slightly notchy travel

Fail 22 Jul 2014 154,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both windscreen wipers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn

rear fog light switch stiff(mount to dash board worn)

steering pivot has slightly notchy travel

Pass 22 Jul 2013 150,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2013 150,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 146,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 146,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 141,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 122,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 114,692 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 113,785 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 106,009 miles

N/S/R Tyre 2.5mm.

O/S/R Tyre 2mm.

Steering rack badly worn N/S and O/S.

Up and down movement in N/S/F and O/S/F bottom ball joints.

Fail 15 May 2007 106,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Tyre 2.5mm.

O/S/R tyre 2mm.

Steering rack badly worn N/S and O/S.

Up and down movement in N/S/F and O/S/F bottom ball joints.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 93,492 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 93,486 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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HF51 OUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HF51 OUW, 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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HF51 OUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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