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VA51 XLB

2001 Honda Stepwagon

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,601 mi
Last recorded222,601 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Stepwagon131,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XLB
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 222,601 miles

Nearside near side central outrigger corrosion

under vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2024 221,929 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 218,172 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 4 Apr 2022 218,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Mar 2021 216,407 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 216,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 213,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3/2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 213,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3/2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 212,866 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 194,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 191,714 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 191,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 190,271 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 153,797 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 134,679 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 134,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,462 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 118,462 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 107,748 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2009 101,022 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 100,963 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

How Reliable is the Honda Stepwagon?

Based on 27,404 MOT tests across 4,250 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
5,975
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 360
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 205
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VA51 XLB is a 2001 Honda Stepwagon in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 131,008 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 Honda Stepwagon fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA51 XLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Stepwagon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA51 XLB registered?

VA51 XLB is a 2001 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VA51 XLB safe to buy?

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