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HJ51 VOU

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

212,234 mi
Last recorded212,234 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 212,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion through out

Fail 11 Aug 2017 212,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion through out

Pass 24 Jun 2016 206,583 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 206,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2014 187,887 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low brake effort recorded for n/s handbrake

steering wheel rim in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2014 187,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

low brake effort recorded for n/s handbrake

steering wheel rim in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2013 178,796 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 178,759 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 173,232 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2012 173,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2011 158,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 138,774 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 138,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 122,271 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 122,267 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 111,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,579 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 82,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 73,355 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight inbalance rear footbrake

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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HJ51 VOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HJ51 VOU, 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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HJ51 VOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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