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BX02 XRB

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

261,713 mi
Last recorded261,713 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 XRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 261,713 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

STEERING NOTCHY

Fail 14 Mar 2025 261,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

STEERING NOTCHY

Pass 8 Mar 2024 260,792 miles

Chassis corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Outer sill has hole in it but not 30cm away from anything

Offside Front Outer sill has hole in it but not 30cm away from anything

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 260,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Outer sill has hole in it but not 30cm away from anything

Offside Front Outer sill has hole in it but not 30cm away from anything

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 258,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 254,495 miles

flat bed bolt loose

flat bed corroded

oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2021 254,492 miles

Additional braking device inoperative compensator valve seized (1.5 (b))

Central Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills corroded

flat bed bolt loose

flat bed corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 251,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 250,760 miles

3 body bolts loose and 1 has been welded

Front brake discs heavily corroded

NSR brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 250,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 body bolts loose and 1 has been welded

Front brake discs heavily corroded

NSR brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 246,340 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 246,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 242,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 242,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 237,010 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front headlight beam image not fully clear

offside front side light slightly dim

Fail 2 Sep 2015 237,009 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front headlight beam image not fully clear

offside front side light slightly dim

Pass 12 May 2014 229,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 229,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 223,366 miles

offside front shock absorber dust cover insecure

rattle from engine bay

Fail 3 May 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front shock absorber dust cover insecure

rattle from engine bay

Pass 4 May 2012 219,726 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 219,724 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 219,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 213,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 213,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 203,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2007
Fail 18 May 2007 196,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 156,990 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2006 15,744 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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BX02 XRB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX02 XRB, 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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BX02 XRB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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