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MX51 HFL

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

219,477 mi
Last recorded219,477 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 HFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 219,477 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed &corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 217,994 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 217,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding APPROX 97KG (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Nov 2016 217,992 miles

Nearside rear brake binding APPROX 97KG (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 215,045 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 215,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

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

BRAKE EFFORTS NOT TESTED DUE TO STATE OF BRAKE PIPES

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 215,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour lens broken and showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 203,134 miles

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

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

front near side tyre slight split in side wall no cords showing.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 203,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

front near side tyre slight split in side wall no cords showing.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 194,288 miles

All brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 194,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 180,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 180,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 165,411 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 165,405 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 161,525 miles

both front shockers worn in upper mount

slight play in n/s front inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Jul 2010 161,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front shockers worn in upper mount

slight play in n/s front inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Jul 2009 156,002 miles

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

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

o/s hand brake low performance only just met requierments

Fail 2 Jul 2009 156,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

o/s hand brake low performance only just met requierments

suspect top b/lights inop

Pass 15 Sep 2007 134,367 miles

AT THE TIME OF TEST THE VEHICLE WAS FITTED WITH 9 PASSENGER SEATS, 6 (3 DOUBLES) DOWN THE O/S AND 3 (SINGLES) DOWN THE N/S,

Pass 28 Sep 2006 114,162 miles

vehicle has capacity for 12 seats but only 9 fitted at time of test 3 pairs o/s 3 singles ns leaving space at rear

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 HFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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