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KX51 MYT

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,812 mi
Last recorded165,812 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 MYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 165,812 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible Incorrect bolt (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

metal pipes corroding

some corrosion bodywork

Pass 13 Aug 2020 150,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion forming bodywork and on and near prescribed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2019 146,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion and damage around bodywork

Fail 16 Aug 2019 146,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion and damage around bodywork

Pass 10 Aug 2018 144,185 miles

load sensor bar slight out of shape

slight play steering and suspension

some corrosion forming

Fail 10 Aug 2018 144,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

load sensor bar slight out of shape

slight play steering and suspension

some corrosion forming

Pass 15 Aug 2017 142,288 miles

Oil leak ()

some damage and corrosion body work

some wear / play suspension and steering

Fail 15 Aug 2017 142,288 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

some damage and corrosion body work

some wear / play suspension and steering

Pass 19 Aug 2016 140,625 miles

slight play steering and suspension in general

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2016 140,625 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play steering and suspension in general

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2015 138,673 miles

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

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

oil leak

some corrosion forming body and structure on and near prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jul 2015 138,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow servo not functioning correctly (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

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

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

oil leak

some corrosion forming body and structure on and near prescribed areas

Fail 8 Aug 2014 132,026 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front seat belt latch cover missing

some corrosion forming on metal pipes

some damage and corrosion around body and underside

Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,026 miles

nearside front seat belt latch cover missing

some corrosion forming on metal pipes

some damage and corrosion around body and underside

Pass 14 Aug 2013 126,959 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 126,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 125,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 122,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 118,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 118,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 113,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,894 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 107,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 101,362 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 91,590 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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KX51 MYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MYT, 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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KX51 MYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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