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WD51 LZS

2001 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,832 mi
Last recorded228,832 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Multivan159,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 228,832 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 222,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 211,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 210,996 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres cracking to side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 16 Nov 2015 210,996 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

all four tyres cracking to side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Nov 2014 209,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres age cracking

rear discs rusty on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 209,743 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres age cracking

rear discs rusty on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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WD51 LZS is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 159,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD51 LZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD51 LZS registered?

WD51 LZS is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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