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LB51 UFX

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,912 mi
Last recorded156,912 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 156,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 148,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jul 2012 148,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,621 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,603 miles

N/S/F wiper blade is spliting

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

O/S/F wiper blade is spliting

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,338 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 68,338 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 67,335 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,110 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 62,110 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 54,508 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 54,508 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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LB51 UFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LB51 UFX, 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 LB51 UFX registered?

LB51 UFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LB51 UFX safe to buy?

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