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HJ02 TPY

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

249,025 mi
Last recorded249,025 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 TPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 249,025 miles

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 247,993 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 246,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 246,105 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 246,103 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2014 233,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2014 233,170 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2013 216,363 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 205,166 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f side marker light not working

tips of wiper blades split

Fail 8 Feb 2012 205,150 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f side marker light not working

tips of wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jan 2011 196,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 189,579 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 189,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 182,860 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 182,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 173,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 165,725 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 165,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 151,160 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 151,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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HJ02 TPY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ02 TPY, 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 HJ02 TPY registered?

HJ02 TPY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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