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LKE 228E

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,200 mi
Last recorded58,200 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 228E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,686 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,099 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,295 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,978 miles

offside front wing corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,969 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,737 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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LKE 228E is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKE 228E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LKE 228E registered?

LKE 228E is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is LKE 228E safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKE 228E shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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