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RV52 TLU

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,935 mi
Last recorded171,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 TLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 171,935 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 171,935 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 163,799 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 163,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Nearside Entrance/exit step anti-slip provision insecure (6.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 155,751 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 144,710 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 144,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 118,215 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 118,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,552 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 85,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 659,239 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

n/s/r/o tyre worn on side wall

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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RV52 TLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,416 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 RV52 TLU, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV52 TLU registered?

RV52 TLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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