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CIL 356

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

175,164 mi
Last recorded175,164 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 356
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 175,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 170,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 161,350 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 154,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 147,068 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greesed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 128,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 120,028 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,130 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,626 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,701 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,143 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,474 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,811 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,035 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 77,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,914 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,583 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,981 miles

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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CIL 356 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CIL 356, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CIL 356 registered?

CIL 356 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is CIL 356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIL 356 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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