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LX51 BFE

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113 mi
Last recorded113 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2010 105 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 3,605 miles

cambelt last changed?

nearside headlamp lense damaged

nearside sill panel damaged

offside rear back plate damp

offside reversing light inoperative

oil leak present

rear number plate poor

slight imbalance between front brakes

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,298 miles

off side rear tyre worn on edges

engine oil leaks

near side rear tyre worn unevenly/on limit

rear brake load valve operation poor

Pass 7 Nov 2006 4,981 miles

as per original test date Nov06th 2006. 11:59.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 4,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

brake load valve arm rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

cambelt last changed?

front and rear number plates poor

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

nearside headlamp lense damaged

nearside outer seatbelt holster casing damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

rear brake discs poor

rear tyres on load rating limit

various oil leaks

wear in nearside of steering rack

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,261 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 43,261 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers split

brake fluid level low

centre and rear exhaust sections getting rusty

front brake discs worn

front of nearside sill panel damaged

nearside headlamp lense damaged

offside wing mirror pivot trim missing

rear number plate poor

throttle pedal partially missing

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

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 BFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

LX51 BFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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