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LX51 BCU

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,538 mi
Last recorded152,538 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 BCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 152,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 151,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 146,999 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 146,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear pipe corroded leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens jagged edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded with in 30 cm of shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step corroded with in 30 cm of seat base mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 141,917 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in wax oyl (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 141,917 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in wax oyl (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 132,085 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 132,085 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,581 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 118,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 118,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rearmost (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,178 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 115,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 114,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release locking mechanism missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release locking mechanism missing (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,390 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 103,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,887 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,128 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Nov 2012 90,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,633 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,596 miles

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

advise damage to rear door

nearside rear tyre on approx. 3mm

Fail 4 Nov 2009 76,595 miles

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

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

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

advise damage to rear door

nearside rear tyre on approx. 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,679 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,827 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 42,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,211 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,234 miles

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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LX51 BCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX51 BCU, 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 LX51 BCU registered?

LX51 BCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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