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LX51 EGF

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 EGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,706 miles

minor oil leak at gearbox rear shaft

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,507 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

front number plate cracked.

o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm, side wall marked (Not to the cord). N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, side wall perished. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,291 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear.

small crack in front number plate.

various dents,scuffs & corrosion in vehicle bodywork.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear.

small crack in front number plate.

various dents,scuffs & corrosion in vehicle bodywork.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,282 miles

accident damage to o/s/r quarter panel,drivers door & all along n/s of vehicle.

diff housing damp with oil.

front wheel cap centres missing.

slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,221 miles

handbrake linkage semi seized.

o/s top corner of rear light unit broken,but not showing white light to rear.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,565 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

both front hub caps missing.

both rear brake discs corroded + pads low (4mm).

n/s of vehicle has light accident damage + o/s/f wing dented with indicator taped around.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 23,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

diff slightly damp with oil.

n/s side inner door handle not working.

slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,578 miles

diff slightly damp with oil.

n/s side inner door handle not working.

slight lift 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 EGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EGF, 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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LX51 EGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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