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FIG 6844

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,385 mi
Last recorded223,385 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 6844
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 223,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 208,897 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 208,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 192,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 192,071 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed lamp (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure lamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure lamp (1.9.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 191,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 191,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 168,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 150,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy when rotated, no roughness or play at time of test.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 150,748 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy when rotated, no roughness or play at time of test.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,165 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 128,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,248 miles

Oil leak

movement in power steering drive belt, not affecting operation at this time

Fail 8 Feb 2011 106,167 miles

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

Oil leak

movement in power steering drive belt, not affecting operation at this time

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,661 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 90,510 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 74,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 74,771 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,364 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 62,361 miles

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

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

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

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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FIG 6844 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FIG 6844, 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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What year was FIG 6844 registered?

FIG 6844 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is FIG 6844 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 6844 shows 20 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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