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N8 FSM

2001 Volkswagen Lt

Brown Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,567 mi
Last recorded111,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 FSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 111,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 111,552 miles

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2019 111,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 111,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 111,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,977 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 104,965 miles

accelerator peddle damaged

exhaust mounts broken but still currently providing adequate support

Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,095 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,145 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes have slight ovality

lift/play in both front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,456 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,941 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 88,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,619 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 86,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f lense cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,707 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 81,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 81,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 73,146 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 73,146 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N8 FSM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in Brown with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N8 FSM, 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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What year was N8 FSM registered?

N8 FSM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is N8 FSM safe to buy?

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