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KY51 YAO

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

185,108 mi
Last recorded185,108 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 185,108 miles

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

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

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

engine has water leak

horn sound impaired

o/s front and rear sills corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 185,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 70 15C (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has water leak

horn sound impaired

o/s front and rear sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 170,811 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

single seat in rear not fixed to floor turned over

Fail 23 Jul 2015 170,811 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 166,537 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2014 166,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2013 158,990 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 158,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 158,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 150,637 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 150,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 136,485 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 135,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 120,742 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 120,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 94,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,790 miles

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

offside rear lamp cracked slightly

slight play in rack offside and nearside front

Fail 13 Jan 2007 69,790 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

offside rear lamp cracked slightly

slight play in rack offside and nearside front

Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,538 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KY51 YAO 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 KY51 YAO, 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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KY51 YAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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