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LX51 BDF

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

272,508 mi
Last recorded272,508 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 BDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 272,508 miles

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

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

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

illegible warning lamp flashing on dash

nearside centre sill deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

rear brake imbalence high

Pass 10 Mar 2014 257,438 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

warning lamp on dash obscured with tape

Fail 3 Mar 2014 257,436 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 242,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 227,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 212,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 198,459 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 198,450 miles

cambelt last changed?

dashboard warning light on

front brake discs poor

front number plate damaged

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear back plate damp

offside wiper in poor condition

oil leak present

parking brake efficiency at limit

slight imbalance between front brakes

various body damage

Fail 12 Jan 2009 198,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cambelt last changed?

dashboard warning light on

front brake discs poor

front number plate damaged

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear back plate damp

offside wiper in poor condition

oil leak present

slight imbalance between front brakes

various body damage

Pass 17 Jan 2008 189,558 miles

cambelt last changed?

dashboard warning light on

front number plate damaged

offside front side light dim

offside rear and nearside rear backplates damp

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Jan 2008 189,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cambelt last changed?

dashboard warning light on

front number plate damaged

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front side light dim

offside rear and nearside rear backplates damp

rear tyres on load rating limit

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Jan 2007 176,660 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 9/1/07

Fail 9 Jan 2007 176,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hoses cracked and perished

dashboard warning light flashing

front brake discs in poor condition

front bumper split

front number plate damaged

lift in both lower front ball joints

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front brake pad sender wires worn through

offside rear back plate damp

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2006 171,527 miles

cambelt last changed?

front brake discs worn

front bumper split

front number plate damaged

front of both sill panels damaged

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished and damaged

offside headlamp condensated

offside rear back plate damp

rear brake discs rusty

various oil leaks

wear in both front lower ball joints

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 BDF 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX51 BDF registered?

LX51 BDF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LX51 BDF safe to buy?

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