2001 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · LK51 BYG
2001 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 190,866 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK51 BYG Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 190,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK51 BYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Lt (LK51 BYG) between September 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LK51 BYG Mileage History
- 07/09/200648,446 mi
- 11/09/200760,052 mi+11,606 mi
- 27/09/200875,277 mi+15,225 mi
- 19/09/200985,298 mi+10,021 mi
- 11/09/201095,211 mi+9,913 mi
- 11/09/201095,211 mi
- 09/09/2011106,325 mi+11,114 mi
- 09/09/2011106,325 mi
- 06/09/2012116,436 mi+10,111 mi
- 06/09/2012116,437 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/2013123,647 mi+7,210 mi
- 02/09/2014130,366 mi+6,719 mi
- 02/09/2014130,366 mi
- 16/09/2015135,852 mi+5,486 mi
- 14/09/2016139,588 mi+3,736 mi
- 19/09/2016139,626 mi+38 mi
- 18/09/2017142,907 mi+3,281 mi
- 18/09/2018145,333 mi+2,426 mi
- 20/09/2018145,365 mi+32 mi
- 23/09/2019148,756 mi+3,391 mi
- 24/09/2019148,766 mi+10 mi
- 27/09/2019148,819 mi+53 mi
- 25/09/2020151,879 mi+3,060 mi
- 08/09/2021154,536 mi+2,657 mi
- 15/09/2021154,543 mi+7 mi
- 20/09/2022158,389 mi+3,846 mi
- 27/09/2023172,686 mi+14,297 mi
- 28/09/2023172,713 mi+27 mi
- 12/09/2024177,450 mi+4,737 mi
- 24/09/2024177,450 mi
- 24/09/2025184,137 mi+6,687 mi
- 25/09/2025184,137 mi
- 21/09/2026190,840 mi+6,703 mi
- 05/10/2026190,860 mi+20 mi
- 06/10/2026190,866 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,093 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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