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HF51 RAU

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

302,153 mi
Last recorded302,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 302,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 282,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 255,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 254,415 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 239,319 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

fluid leak from offside rear hub possible hub seal

Fail 25 Jun 2018 239,319 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

fluid leak from offside rear hub possible hub seal

Pass 5 Jun 2017 232,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2017 232,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 May 2016 216,423 miles

Offside Rear hub sill leaking

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 201,185 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 196,575 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 196,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 186,255 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 176,205 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 154,150 miles

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

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

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

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

all nearside and offside rear side marker lights not working

Fail 1 Dec 2010 154,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all nearside and offside rear side marker lights not working

Pass 25 Feb 2010 114,825 miles

long travel on handbrake

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

nearside and offside side marker lights not working

offside cab marker light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2010 114,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside side marker lights not working

offside cab marker light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2009 93,304 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 613,928 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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HF51 RAU 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 72.7%.

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 HF51 RAU, 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 HF51 RAU registered?

HF51 RAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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