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EU52 WTJ

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,036 mi
Last recorded190,036 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 WTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 190,036 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened front weak and low at front (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust tail pipe rusty and blowing

slight play in n/s/f inner rack arm joint

Fail 27 Aug 2015 190,035 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened front weak and low at front (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust tail pipe rusty and blowing

slight play in n/s/f inner rack arm joint

Pass 28 Aug 2014 180,045 miles

front no plate damaged

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 27 Aug 2014 180,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front no plate damaged

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 19 Aug 2013 179,856 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 179,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r side light bright possable bulb increctly fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 168,909 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 168,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 163,019 miles

slight knock/noise in steering rack. no play evident on any pins balls or joints

Pass 7 Sep 2009 153,097 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2009 153,093 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 126,466 miles

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

slight knocking & oil leak at steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,238 miles

as tested on 17/09/2007

Fail 17 Sep 2007 100,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

difficult to jack rear- may be overloaded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,377 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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EU52 WTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU52 WTJ, 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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EU52 WTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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