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KX51 MXS

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 MXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,436 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Steering box ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 130,436 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Steering box ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 130,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

Nearside centre door dont shut fully in the correct position

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 128,310 miles

nearside front seat belt clasp outer casing deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 124,193 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 124,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 110,799 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,697 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 82,792 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,336 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 70,478 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 70,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 MXS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX51 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

KX51 MXS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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