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VA51 XLD

2001 Honda Stepwagon

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

222,746 mi
Last recorded222,746 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Stepwagon131,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XLD
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 222,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension Components Front & Rear Surface Corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2024 213,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 201,385 miles

Central exhaust cat to centre silencer flange & securing bolts heavily corroded

Front Coolant leak radiator leak ()

Nearside Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)

Fail 13 Mar 2023 201,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 191,600 miles

Central Rear rear axle diff bushes worn but not excessive

Central Rear rear axle diff bushes worn but not excessive

Central exhaust heat shield loose around cat (removed) exhaust cat to centre pipe flange corroded

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 191,600 miles

Central Rear rear axle diff bushes worn but not excessive

Central Rear rear axle diff bushes worn but not excessive

Central exhaust heat shield loose around cat (removed) exhaust cat to centre pipe flange corroded

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 178,388 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat tyre ()

Nearside Front brake splash shield corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake splash shield corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 170,614 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 160,410 miles

both headlight beam images require attention soon

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2018 160,398 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2017 150,423 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 May 2017 150,390 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid servo / cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2016 143,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 131,201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,008 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 131,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 120,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 100,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,430 miles

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 XLD is a 2001 Honda Stepwagon in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

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

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