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GL02 GCV

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

189,593 mi
Last recorded189,593 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 GCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2022 189,593 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill`s at rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler flap held closed with Gaffer tape

Nearside Front Door badly corroded

Offside Front Door badly corroded.

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 179,042 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 179,040 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight knock in steering rack found play at wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2020 167,599 miles

Front Bonnet safety catch defective

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

Nearside Front door badly corroded at bottom edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side door badly corroded at bottom edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 167,594 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet safety catch defective

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door badly corroded at bottom edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side door badly corroded at bottom edge

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

Offside Inner Sill excessively corroded

Offside Outer Sill excessively corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 158,271 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported O/s/Front Cross Pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/s Front And Side Doors Corroded And Holed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/s Outer Sill Corroded And Holed Outwith Prescribed Area

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/s/Front Steering Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight Play Noise From Inner Rack When Rocked (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension Leaf Springs Corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 158,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front Pipes From Abs Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear At Front From Abs Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/r Chassis At Shock Absorber Top Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Retaining Catch Inop (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported O/s/Front Cross Pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/s Front And Side Doors Corroded And Holed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/s Outer Sill Corroded And Holed Outwith Prescribed Area

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/s/Front Steering Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight Play Noise From Inner Rack When Rocked (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension Leaf Springs Corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,552 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,219 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded inner faces. (3.5.1i)

hub seal slight oil leak

oil leak from engine area

Fail 10 Apr 2017 154,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded inner faces. (3.5.1i)

hub seal slight oil leak

oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,706 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 143,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 137,404 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 137,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 128,409 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 128,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 116,581 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 116,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 101,719 miles

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

esc light flashing indicating a fault

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 21 Jan 2012 101,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ESC Light Flashing Indicating a Fault

Nearside Front And Offside Front Slight Bind

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

Offside Rear Slight Bind

Pass 14 Jan 2011 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 88,927 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 822,312 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 82,163 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 70,929 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 70,633 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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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GL02 GCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 GL02 GCV, 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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GL02 GCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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