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2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,213 mi
Last recorded216,213 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 URL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 216,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 210,818 miles

Lower Inner sills repaired not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2024 210,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill corroded. Not in prescribed area

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 209,058 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 209,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 203,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 197,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 195,444 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 195,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 190,358 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 188,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 179,660 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 178,789 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 170,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 156,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 156,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 140,944 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 117,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 117,009 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 109,086 miles

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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MK51 URL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK51 URL, 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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MK51 URL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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