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AP51 BYG

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,463 mi
Last recorded2,463 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 2,463 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 2,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 5 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 13,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 15 Feb 2012 1,370 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 1,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 604 miles

centre exhaust baffles loose

front brake pads wearing

o/side front tyre worn on edges

play in both inner rack joints

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Feb 2009 197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 973 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 1,532 miles

Brakes spongey (but has new pads on old discs)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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AP51 BYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP51 BYG registered?

AP51 BYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 February 2002.

Is AP51 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 BYG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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