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KX51 MWG

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

180,889 mi
Last recorded180,889 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 MWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 180,889 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 180,562 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Missing (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 174,424 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 174,424 miles

Nearside Front Drag link 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)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 170,765 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 170,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre side wall split

Fail 13 May 2013 164,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 164,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 154,802 miles

Both rack and pinion ends have slight wear

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 154,802 miles

Both rack and pinion ends have slight wear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 147,061 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 147,061 miles

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

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 139,454 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 124,605 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 124,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 114,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 114,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 102,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 86,389 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 86,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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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KX51 MWG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KX51 MWG, 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 KX51 MWG registered?

KX51 MWG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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