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KY51 ZHG

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,766 mi
Last recorded174,766 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 174,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 172,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 159,581 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 169,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 166,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 163,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 163,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward of the wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 160,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 156,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 147,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,435 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 151,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 147,112 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 143,241 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 139,810 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 133,995 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 133,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 133,848 miles

both passenger seat belts webbing is mouldy, slight play near side of rack, slight play near side front wheel bearing, rear brake discs are corroded, rear brake compensator slightly seized, front brake discs are worn and pitted and close to a failure

Pass 24 Jul 2007 126,650 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2007 126,647 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,943 miles

advise hand brake lever adjustment

oil leak

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 ZHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KY51 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

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

Is KY51 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 ZHG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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