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AP51 BYW

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,315 mi
Last recorded248,315 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 248,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and pads (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 248,312 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and pads (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 246,805 miles

ACCELERATOR PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Feb 2015 231,062 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 211,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 193,814 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 193,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 174,500 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 157,315 miles

both front anti rollbar links fitted incorrectly.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 136,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 136,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 114,767 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 114,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

LONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE ;

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,112 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 91,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,580 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 54,575 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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 BYW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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