MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
276,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside sill holed
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
both front tyres bald inner edges
both rear light lenses damaged
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to front section (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/70/15/C (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired broken arm (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside sill holed
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
both front tyres bald inner edges
both rear light lenses damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion around offside rear door hinge areas
damage to nearside and offside
engine oil leak and level low
offside bonnet hinge damaged
rear bumper damaged
sills corroded
slight play to steering rack inner joints
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to front exhaust section (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion around offside rear door hinge areas
damage to nearside and offside
engine oil leak and level low
offside bonnet hinge damaged
rear bumper damaged
sills corroded
slight play to steering rack inner joints
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated illuminates when pedel pressed down (3.6.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake valve leaking load sensing (3.6.A.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides outer links (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre in two places (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both sides sills corroded but not in prescribed area
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
damage to nearside body no sharp edges at time of test
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
MX51 BWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 MX51 BWJ, 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
How do I check the history of MX51 BWJ?
You can check the full history of MX51 BWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MX51 BWJ registered?
MX51 BWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 October 2001.
Is MX51 BWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MX51 BWJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MX51 BWJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX51 BWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.