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VU51 LBX

2001 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,599 mi
Last recorded145,599 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan105,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 LBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 145,599 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 145,599 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 134,367 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

a/c pipe broken

noise from power belt area

o/s/r tyre has metal embedded into tread

Fail 7 Oct 2013 134,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

a/c pipe broken

noise from power belt area

o/s/r tyre has metal embedded into tread

Pass 12 Oct 2012 127,912 miles

bf tyres wearing inner edge

nsr fog light not working

sllight play osf track rod end

Fail 12 Oct 2012 127,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

bf tyres wearing inner edge

nsr fog light not working

sllight play osf track rod end

Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,149 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter seeping grease

Fail 29 Sep 2011 122,149 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

o/s/f cv gaiter seeping grease

Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,045 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 117,045 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 107,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 102,848 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 102,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 93,144 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 93,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,444 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 74,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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VU51 LBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 105,325 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 Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 LBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 LBX registered?

VU51 LBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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