2001 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · Y381 BGA
2001 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/06/2001. Recorded mileage 3,081 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2461cc
Y381 BGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2026
- 3,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y381 BGA Mileage History
- 23/07/20243,202 mi
- 12/08/20258,735 mi+5,533 mi
- 22/09/20258,735 mi
- 25/09/20258,827 mi+92 mi
- 04/09/20263,081 mi-5,746 mi
Average of roughly -57 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y381 BGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Lt (Y381 BGA) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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