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MX51 BWJ

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

276,875 mi
Last recorded276,875 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 276,875 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 276,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 264,497 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 264,497 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 263,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 247,364 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 247,360 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 231,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 231,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 210,413 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 210,412 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 195,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 181,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 181,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 165,666 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 151,713 miles

damage to nearside body no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2007 133,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 110,766 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 93,938 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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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.

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MX51 BWJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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