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PJ02 VHW

2002 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 VHW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,820 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 93,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm of rear spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking injector area, furthest from the flywheel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Slight wear in steering rack assy noticed at steering wheel and both front road wheels

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,720 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK, FILTER AREA

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GEAR KNOB COMES OFF IN HAND >> MISS A GEAR!!

Fail 9 Sep 2020 89,720 miles

Brake valve insecure COMPENSATE ROD MISSING / FELL OUT (1.1.7 (c))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated N/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/F INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT OPEN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK, FILTER AREA

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R, OLD PERISHED + NAIL IN SIDE WALL >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

GEAR KNOB COMES OFF IN HAND >> MISS A GEAR!!

Pass 23 May 2019 80,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >>> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

CENTRE STOP N/W

GEAR KNOB INSECURE

Pass 14 May 2018 74,835 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc inner surface is corroded

Oil leak ()

body trims missing n/s rear but not likely to cause injury to pedestrians

Fail 14 May 2018 74,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc inner surface is corroded

Oil leak ()

body trims missing n/s rear but not likely to cause injury to pedestrians

Pass 12 May 2017 68,274 miles

High level stoplight not working.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,355 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 61,072 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper area leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 55,077 miles

front and rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

offside rear lamp cluster damaged, not showing white light

Fail 13 May 2015 55,077 miles

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

front and rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

offside rear lamp cluster damaged, not showing white light

Pass 21 May 2014 49,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs lipped

N/s/f wiper blade split

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/f wiper blade split

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,992 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 39,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,812 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,180 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 26,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 17,273 miles

near and o/s rear brake discs corroding

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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PJ02 VHW is a 2002 Renault Master in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 100,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ02 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ02 VHW is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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