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KP51 WSJ

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

259,028 mi
Last recorded259,028 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 WSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 259,028 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 259,028 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 247,486 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 247,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 207,512 miles

near side and off side front lower suspension swivel joints worn near to the limit.

near side rear tyre worn near to the wear indicator bars.

off side rear tyre tyre worn near to the wear indicator bars and has side wall damage nearing the limit.

rear brake pads getting low.

steering rack worn /has play in it to the limit.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 207,512 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side and off side front lower suspension swivel joints worn near to the limit.

near side rear tyre worn near to the wear indicator bars.

off side rear tyre tyre worn near to the wear indicator bars and has side wall damage nearing the limit.

rear brake pads getting low.

steering rack worn /has play in it to the limit.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 185,199 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 185,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

off side rear tyre worn to the wear indicatores.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 172,023 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 172,023 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

near side door mirror slightly insecure.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 153,591 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 153,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light lens damaged slightly.

rear load doors do not fully shut.

small chip in windscreen near mirror

Pass 6 Dec 2005 129,712 miles

near side front tyre worn near to wear bars

small cracks in windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2005 129,712 miles

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

Near side front tyres is near the wear limit bars.

several stone chips on front windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2005 129,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

near side front tyre worn near to wear bars on inner edge

off side rear loading door does not fully latch

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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KP51 WSJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 KP51 WSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP51 WSJ registered?

KP51 WSJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is KP51 WSJ safe to buy?

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