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KY51 ZSL

2001 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lt125,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 ZSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 123,696 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 123,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,939 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 115,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 111,682 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 111,682 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 97,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,482 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 67,981 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 67,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehical presenter is advised to fit near side rear bumper.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 51,454 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 51,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KY51 ZSL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KY51 ZSL, 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 KY51 ZSL registered?

KY51 ZSL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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