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MT51 LLN

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

283,415 mi
Last recorded283,415 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 283,415 miles

horn sounds gong, front steering arms and track rods minor play, discs weak, brake lines surface rust in places, oil seepage, body surface rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2019 283,409 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area holed x2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

horn sounds gong, front steering arms and track rods minor play, discs weak, brake lines surface rust in places, oil seepage, body surface rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2018 278,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 273,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 273,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 268,630 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 268,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 260,788 miles

both front brake hoses,both front steering rackrods play,both front arches-sills corroding

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 260,614 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance rear light broken (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing outer retaining bracket missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose fowling disc (3.5.1j)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front brake hoses,both front steering rackrods play,both front arches-sills corroding

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 253,760 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wiper Arm Worn

Offside Front wiper Arm Worn

Offside Rear back Plate Corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 253,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wiper Arm Worn

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

Offside Front wiper Arm Worn

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

Offside Rear back Plate Corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 247,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 247,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 239,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wiper Blade Split

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 239,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wiper Blade Split

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 229,129 miles

osf tyre wearing low on tread,front pads wearing close to disc lip,both front shocker top mounts slight play,nsf shocker leaking slightly,offside sttering arm balljoint slight play,exhaust deteriorating in places

screen slightly damaged,brakes on nsf chassis too abs unit corroded in places,oil leak/spill-investigate,nsf anti roll bar bush slight play,rear anti roll bar not fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 229,128 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

osf tyre wearing low on tread,front pads wearing close to disc lip,both front shocker top mounts slight play,nsf shocker leaking slightly,offside sttering arm balljoint slight play,exhaust deteriorating in places

screen slightly damaged,brakes on nsf chassis too abs unit corroded in places,oil leak/spill-investigate,nsf anti roll bar bush slight play,rear anti roll bar not fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 215,015 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall ripply

screen chipped in places

Fail 30 Oct 2010 214,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall ripply

screen chipped in places

Pass 19 Oct 2009 200,295 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 200,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 185,362 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 185,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 173,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 161,461 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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MT51 LLN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MT51 LLN, 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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MT51 LLN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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