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BT51 HBB

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

267,462 mi
Last recorded267,462 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 HBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 267,462 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 266,153 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 263,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 262,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 260,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 258,214 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 256,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2018 256,237 miles

Brake performance not tested centre prop shaft excessive play on splined (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2017 249,388 miles

Offside Front door has corrosion on outer skin

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 249,377 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door has corrosion on outer skin

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear wheels difficult to rotate

hand brake cable very slack

Pass 9 Feb 2016 244,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose

windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view of road.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 240,369 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2014 236,135 miles

brake pipes coroded

discs coroded

handbrake high

offside rear tyre low

windscreen cracked below wipers

Pass 17 Jun 2010 215,485 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded outside of perscribed areas o/s &n/s

Fail 16 Jun 2010 215,478 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded outside of perscribed areas o/s &n/s

Fail 16 Apr 2009 181,707 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hole in nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Apr 2009 181,707 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

hole in nearside headlamp

Pass 30 Jan 2008 126,205 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 126,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s underrun bar insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,870 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 92,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,863 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 68,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BT51 HBB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT51 HBB, 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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BT51 HBB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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