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KY51 YBH

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

338,525 mi
Last recorded338,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 338,525 miles

front discs corroded/pitted

rear discs corroded/pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 338,525 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs corroded/pitted

rear discs corroded/pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 325,672 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 325,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 312,841 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 312,835 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 275,324 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limit - inner edge.

n/s/r upper shock absorber bush displaced.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 228,251 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s head light lens damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2007 228,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

o/s head light lens damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 169,774 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 169,360 miles

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

Bad oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen very dirty

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 YBH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YBH, 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 KY51 YBH registered?

KY51 YBH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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