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LK51 BJF

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,583 mi
Last recorded229,583 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 BJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 229,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

aux belt loose

brake load sensing valve linkage worn

coolent level low

front brake discs corroded and lipped

major oil leak from engine

part of the throtle pedal missing

slight play in steering rach/knuckles both sides

windscreen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Oct 2010 229,582 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

aux belt loose

brake load sensing valve linkage worn

coolent level low

front brake discs corroded and lipped

major oil leak from engine

part of the throtle pedal missing

slight play in steering rach/knuckles both sides

windscreen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Oct 2009 211,219 miles

Ex. oil leaks! engine smothered!

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal rubber is wearing

clutch pedal rubber split

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

play in front anti roll bar bushes and link bushes

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

temp. sealing type fuel cap fitted

throttle peal broken

windscreen damaged outside washed area

Fail 12 Oct 2009 211,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside 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 dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Ex. oil leaks! engine smothered!

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal rubber is wearing

clutch pedal rubber split

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

play in front anti roll bar bushes and link bushes

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

temp. sealing type fuel cap fitted

throttle peal broken

windscreen damaged outside washed area

Fail 20 Sep 2008 194,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad oil leaks

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

nail in o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

play in front anti roll bar link arm bushes

play in steering rack arms/knuckles

throttle pedal broken

Pass 20 Sep 2008 194,841 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bad oil leaks

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

nail in o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

play in front anti roll bar link arm bushes

play in steering rack arms/knuckles

throttle pedal broken

Pass 11 Oct 2007 172,003 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2007 172,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 158,621 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 158,621 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2005 129,451 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 129,451 miles

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

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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LK51 BJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LK51 BJF, 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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LK51 BJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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