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LV02 RWK

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

130,757 mi
Last recorded130,757 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 RWK
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2019 130,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2018 116,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2018 116,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,802 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,388 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 85,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,793 miles

coolant leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 65,793 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,677 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 51,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 43,765 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 39,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

both front lower suspension arms inner rubber bushes slightly soft

both front seats back rests locked in the upright position.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

both front lower suspension arms inner rubber bushes slightly soft

both front seats back rests locked in the upright position.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,360 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 36,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 30,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 27,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,647 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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LV02 RWK is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV02 RWK, 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.

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What year was LV02 RWK registered?

LV02 RWK is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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