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422 LYL

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

168,327 mi
Last recorded168,327 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration422 LYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 168,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 167,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking out of rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 162,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 162,343 miles

Brake cable damaged front parking brake cable badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements very, very weak (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 159,142 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 159,141 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking around injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 154,454 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 154,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,315 miles

front tyres getting low and wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2018 147,207 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 147,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 142,958 miles

movement in nearside front inner steering rack joint

movement in offside front inner steering rack joint

movement in offside rear upper shock absorber attatchment

Pass 16 Sep 2016 139,144 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 139,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,536 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal anti slip device worn

offside front door handle missing. door can still be opened

offside rear upper shock absorber mount worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 118,695 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Feb 2014 118,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,145 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 114,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,714 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 107,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,618 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 101,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,816 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 95,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 89,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2007 81,641 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 81,641 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 79,129 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,002 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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422 LYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 130,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 422 LYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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422 LYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for 422 LYL shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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