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KV51 JGU

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,714 mi
Last recorded188,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 JGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 188,714 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

rear back plates in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2011 177,842 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 177,837 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 169,220 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 169,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

bolts missing from front pipe

Pass 29 Jan 2009 158,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 155,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 142,664 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 142,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 126,633 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 126,628 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 110,207 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 110,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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KV51 JGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KV51 JGU, 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 KV51 JGU registered?

KV51 JGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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