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MF51 LHG

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,797 mi
Last recorded144,797 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 LHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 144,797 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 141,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

h/brake efficiency only just met

h/brake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2018 140,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,390 miles

accelerator pedal damaged

nearside front shock has slight misting of oil

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2017 135,379 miles

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

accelerator pedal damaged

nearside front shock has slight misting of oil

nearside mirror damaged

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear hub seal leaking

wiper linkage

Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,449 miles

accelerator pedal damaged

nearside mirror case damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2016 132,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

accelerator pedal damaged

front discs worn

front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside mirror case damaged

offside rear hub sill leaking badly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,442 miles

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

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

front and rear rollbar bushs worn

front discs rusty inner face

o/s/r hub seal leaking oil

Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front rollbar bushs worn

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 122,881 miles

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

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

front brake pipes rusty

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,831 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 110,270 miles

blolw exhaust front pipes

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 107,417 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 102,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 86,799 miles

slight crack in exhaust front pipe

small amount of play in anti roll links and bushes

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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MF51 LHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MF51 LHG, 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 MF51 LHG registered?

MF51 LHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is MF51 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 LHG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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