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GD02 BNY

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

248,433 mi
Last recorded248,433 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 BNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 248,433 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 245,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 241,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 237,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 234,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 230,674 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 226,306 miles

Drivers door internal opening device is deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 226,306 miles

Drivers door internal opening device is deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 225,542 miles

centre and rear section of exhaust have slight leaks from poor condition sections

exhaust down pipe has been cut/damaged and has very slight leak

exhaust front flexi section in poor condition

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush in poor condition but no play at time of test

nearside upper marker lamp cover missing

steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2017 224,860 miles

Nearside front outboard body mounting bracket has been repaired

Nearside lower area of the box body badly corroded and is nearing limits for sharp edges

Nearside rear top marker light damaged and showing a white light to the rear

Offside lower area of the box body is damaged and has splits in it.

Tail lift offside side bar has a bolt missing

Fail 20 Jul 2017 224,844 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outboard bracket bolt is insecure at repair site (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front mounting inboard bracket on chassis is cracked (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front outboard body mounting bracket has been repaired

Nearside lower area of the box body badly corroded and is nearing limits for sharp edges

Nearside rear top marker light damaged and showing a white light to the rear

Offside lower area of the box body is damaged and has splits in it.

Tail lift offside side bar has a bolt missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 224,335 miles

nearside rear leafspring front bush in poor condition (no play at time of test)

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush in poor condition (no play at time of test)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

nearside rear upper marker light lens missing showing white light (non testable)

offside rear of cab body corroding

power steering rack leaking to the limit

tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 223,690 miles

all rear body mounts corroded.

bottom edge of drivers door corroded and close to causing a sharp edge.

front anti roll bar offside D bush worn to limit.

front section of exhaust in poor condition with minor leaks in places.

long travel on brake pedal.

nearside rear upper marker lamp lens missing and showing white (non testable lamp)

offside front and near side front body mounts are broken away but rear body still secure at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 220,574 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 220,572 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 217,891 miles

body to chassis mounts at front section NS & OS broken away

Fail 21 Jan 2013 217,887 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

body to chassis mounts at front section NS & OS broken away

Pass 18 Jan 2012 213,250 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 213,293 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 207,136 miles

n/s/r top marker light missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 207,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r top marker light missing

rear closing panel cracked in center just outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jul 2009 201,596 miles

off side rear lamp lens damaged.

small amount of play and oil leaking from steering rack.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 201,596 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

long travel on hand brake lever (near limit).

near side front anti roll link bushes worn near limit.

off side rear lamp lens damaged.

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn to limit.

small amount of play and oil leaking from steering rack.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 175,007 miles

front and rear discs and pads worn

lift in front swivels

osf +nsf body brackets snapped and rivits loose

rear anti rollbar bushes worn

rear light bord cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2008 175,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

exhaust fumes blowing onto wiring

front and rear discs and pads worn

lift in front swivels

n s front tyre on min limit

osf +nsf body brackets snapped and rivits loose

rear anti rollbar bushes worn

rear light bord cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 145,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

pedal rubbers worn

rear crossmember (light bracket) poor condition fractured in centre

Pass 18 Jul 2006 119,271 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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GD02 BNY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD02 BNY, 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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GD02 BNY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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