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KP51 YJS

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,829 mi
Last recorded101,829 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,829 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lght damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 95,053 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and rear cap has corrosion some areas not excessive

drivers door corroded not resulting in sharp edge

heat shield loose but secure

Fail 11 Feb 2019 91,317 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and rear cap has corrosion some areas not excessive

drivers door corroded not resulting in sharp edge

heat shield loose but secure

Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,228 miles

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

rear exhaust mount temp repair

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,472 miles

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

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

exhaust mount temp repair

Pass 16 Jan 2016 87,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,621 miles

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

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

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

Rear of cab corroded above exhaust system, but not prescribed area

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear of cab corroded above exhaust system, but not prescribed area

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,029 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 67,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,204 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,204 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,553 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 61,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 57,800 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 57,799 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,153 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,198 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,329 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

long travel to hand brake

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,295 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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KP51 YJS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KP51 YJS, 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 KP51 YJS registered?

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

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