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HS02 VHL

2002 Volkswagen T4

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

190,406 mi
Last recorded190,406 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen T4140,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 VHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 190,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 190,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 180,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

track rod ends fitted to wrong sides.

Fail 3 Feb 2025 180,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at pipe going into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front hanger after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

track rod ends fitted to wrong sides.

Pass 9 Feb 2024 173,764 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 173,764 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 169,526 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Jan 2023 169,525 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 168,957 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 168,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 166,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2021 166,689 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2020 165,103 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Jan 2020 165,103 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Feb 2019 162,381 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 4 Feb 2019 162,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 5 Oct 2017 155,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 153,751 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system coroded

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Steering rack bushes worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 153,751 miles

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system coroded

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Steering rack bushes worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 151,994 miles

Engine covers fitted

N/s/r handbrake requires adjustment

Steering rack mountings worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 151,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted

N/s/r handbrake requires adjustment

Steering rack mountings worn

Under trays fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 148,675 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer track rod end gaiter perished

n/s/outer cill corroded slightly

o/s/outer track rod end gaiter perished

washer jets require cleaning

Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 142,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 135,460 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T4?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
4,203
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) not working 46
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HS02 VHL is a 2002 Volkswagen T4 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 140,268 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 T4 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS02 VHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T4 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HS02 VHL is a 2002 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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