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WG61 BYB

2011 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

215,822 mi
Last recorded215,822 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Lt87,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 BYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 215,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 209,217 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in D bush

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 195,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 185,580 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 170,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 157,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,834 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 141,834 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 113,677 miles

Engine Oil level low

Front Wipers starting to deteriorate

Offside Front DRL out

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 58,957 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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WG61 BYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 87,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG61 BYB, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WG61 BYB registered?

WG61 BYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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The MOT history for WG61 BYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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