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L7 VWR

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,660 mi
Last recorded217,660 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 217,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes both before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes both before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 217,500 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 212,486 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 201,223 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes slightly worn

Central seatbelt buckle casing broken, buckle still functions as intended

Fail 27 Apr 2021 201,223 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes slightly worn

Central seatbelt buckle casing broken, buckle still functions as intended

Pass 28 Feb 2020 186,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 172,635 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 111,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 168,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 153,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 135,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 135,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 21 Feb 2015 122,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s seat belt buckle is missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,088 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f outer seat belt buckle casing is missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,498 miles

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

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

tail pipe holed

Fail 6 Mar 2013 104,450 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

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

tail pipe holed

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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L7 VWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L7 VWR, 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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L7 VWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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