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DG02 WCN

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Purple Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

235,074 mi
Last recorded235,074 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 WCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 235,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 235,068 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 235,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 235,041 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 235,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure Also exhaust attached to it. ()

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

Pad light on but pads ok

Fail 9 Mar 2020 234,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged still working as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 227,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 227,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 221,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 207,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 205,905 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight lift in n/s/f balljoint

Fail 5 Apr 2013 205,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight lift in n/s/f balljoint

Fail 10 Apr 2012 198,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

imobiliser & heater plug warning lights on

slight smearing of window when wipers on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 198,180 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

imobiliser & heater plug warning lights on

slight smearing of window when wipers on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 184,377 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 184,374 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 151,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 129,379 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 129,378 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 104,936 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 104,935 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 82,017 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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DG02 WCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Purple with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG02 WCN, 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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DG02 WCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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