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EA02 GXV

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

229,294 mi
Last recorded229,294 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 GXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 229,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both side (2.4.B.2)

body corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2017

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both side (2.4.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2017

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both side (2.4.B.2)

body corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2017

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/70r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both side (2.4.B.2)

body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 190,470 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front INNER TRACK ROD

Offside Front SIDE MIRROW

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 190,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROW (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BOTH LIGHT (6.1.C.1)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front INNER TRACK ROD

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 167,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 155,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 155,517 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 141,518 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 141,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 119,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 117,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 106,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 106,184 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 102,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 93,980 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 83,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 63,268 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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EA02 GXV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA02 GXV, 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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EA02 GXV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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