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P602 YAA

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

306,055 mi
Last recorded306,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 YAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 306,055 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 306,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 297,889 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 297,681 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 289,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 283,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 283,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 274,600 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake high

near side rear light leanse cracked

rear cross member corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 274,600 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake high

near side rear light leanse cracked

rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 274,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 274,140 miles

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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P602 YAA is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 141,508 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 P602 YAA, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P602 YAA registered?

P602 YAA is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P602 YAA safe to buy?

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