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MU51 APF

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

8,527 mi
Last recorded8,527 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 APF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 8,527 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' several items all along top of dashboard....Obstruction.... (8.3.1e)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch inoperative....(only on safety ) (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop transverse leaf spring / fixing fault (lower by over one inch....) (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure totaly distorted....195/70/15....104/102 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at distorted area.... (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front wiper baulkhead pivot point VERY WORN ....nearside wiper / arm hits bonnet....

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' hose.... (3.6.B.4d)

Rear 2 x lamps damaged / repaired....

Pass 16 Aug 2017 5,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder and side wall worn....

Nearside wiper baulhead pivot point VERY WORN causing wiper to hit bodywork....

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' (3.6.B.4d)

Rear 2 x lamp lens damaged / repaired....

Fail 15 Aug 2017 5,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp showing stop light.... (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp showing possition light.... (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering rack offside area.... (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' several items on top of dash .... (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder and side wall worn....

Nearside wiper baulhead pivot point VERY WORN causing wiper to hit bodywork....

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' (3.6.B.4d)

Rear 2 x lamp lens damaged / repaired....

Pass 12 Apr 2016 655 miles

Nearside wiper baulkhead pivot VERY WORN, wiper fouling on bodywork lower area....

Suspect oil leak power steering rack input area....

note; offside rear fog light lens damaged / repaired....

Fail 11 Apr 2016 635 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door lower corner.... (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red damaged lens showing white light.... (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear left lamp damaged / part missing.... (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside wiper baulkhead pivot VERY WORN, wiper fouling on bodywork lower area....

Suspect oil leak power steering rack input area....

Pass 13 Apr 2015

Knocking from steering

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Knocking from steering

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 7,697 miles

n/s door mirror housing & mirror are cracked but still useable

Fail 25 Nov 2013 7,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

n/s door mirror glass is cracked but is still usable

n/s door mirror housing is cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,166 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 24,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,242 miles

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

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

hole in n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 29 Nov 2010 8,874 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 199 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake flexys slightly cracking

spear wheel slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,692 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 14,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,335 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 7,335 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 1,349 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 1,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MU51 APF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MU51 APF, 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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MU51 APF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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