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FH51 JYB

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,499 mi
Last recorded180,499 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 JYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 180,499 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 180,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 162,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 156,181 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 156,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jan 2009 148,707 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 148,707 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror broken

n/s sliding door handle broken

o/s handbrake low reading

oil leak on engine

reverse light orange in colour

Pass 3 Jan 2008 135,974 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 135,974 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jan 2006 92,812 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 92,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

near side front slight play in steering rack

off side front stteering rack slight play

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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FH51 JYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FH51 JYB, 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 FH51 JYB registered?

FH51 JYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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