2001 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · MU51 APZ
2001 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 1,877 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU51 APZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 1,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU51 APZ 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 (MU51 APZ) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Emissions not tested major exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
MU51 APZ Mileage History
- 14/12/20213,672 mi
- 20/12/20213,716 mi+44 mi
- 18/01/20231,784 mi-1,932 mi
- 25/01/20231,803 mi+19 mi
- 26/01/20241,877 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly -848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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