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MA51 VLC

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 VLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 120,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020

Offside Front indicator lens repaired with tape.

Fail 21 May 2020

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lens repaired with tape.

Pass 24 May 2019

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Within allowed tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Within allowed tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Within allowed tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Within allowed tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All visible ateel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

First section of parking brake cable in poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All steel pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Pass 23 May 2017

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All pipes on steering rack (2.3.2)

Fail 15 May 2017

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Tray above instrument binnacle (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All pipes on steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 106,940 miles

Accelerator pedal missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded From ABS module to offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 103,252 miles

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

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

accelerator pedal missing

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 100,243 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 100,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 96,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,058 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 93,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,840 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 90,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,235 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,001 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 81,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 81,983 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle underchassis thick with mud needs steam cleaning for re-test

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 72,658 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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MA51 VLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA51 VLC, 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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MA51 VLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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