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KY51 ZHB

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

899 mi
Last recorded899 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 899 miles

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

both rear leaf spring brackets slightly corroded

only just passed park brake test , nearside low

rear home made bench seat fitted but no seatbelts

rear tow bar has been removed

Fail 2 Sep 2015 899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

both rear leaf spring brackets slightly corroded

only just passed park brake test , nearside low

rear home made bench seat fitted but no seatbelts

Pass 17 Jun 2014 290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 8 Jun 2013 1,243 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 1,233 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,338 miles

both rear brake heat shields detiorated

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 4,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both rear brake heat shields detiorated

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 129 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 2,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 646 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

slight plaqy in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Apr 2008 524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Apr 2006 128 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 ZHB is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

KY51 ZHB is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is KY51 ZHB safe to buy?

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