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LS51 ZTE

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

253,828 mi
Last recorded253,828 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 ZTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 253,828 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 253,828 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear bumper missing jagged edges

Pass 11 Dec 2011 239,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 17 Jan 2011 197,785 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 197,780 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 179,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 173,778 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 173,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 149,371 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s body damaged

slight splits in wiper blades

Fail 14 Nov 2007 149,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s body damaged

slight splits in wiper blades

Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,478 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounts not attatched to exhaust system

Damage down nearside of vehicle

Nearside rear corner bumper missing

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2006 123,478 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounts not attatched to exhaust system

Damage down nearside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear corner bumper missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 110,790 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 110,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LS51 ZTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LS51 ZTE, 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 LS51 ZTE registered?

LS51 ZTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is LS51 ZTE safe to buy?

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