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RV52 TLX

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

297,079 mi
Last recorded297,079 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 TLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 297,079 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 294,427 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill skin (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 294,412 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 276,041 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 271,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 268,909 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 262,898 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 249,564 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 249,554 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 235,901 miles

one seat missing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 235,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed passenger near sliding door (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 217,771 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 197,796 miles

General body condition poor

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 197,793 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

General body condition poor

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 170,010 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 170,002 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 143,741 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 143,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 135,996 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 135,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 122,829 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 123,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,388 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 110,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 95,005 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,270 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 78,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,985 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 62,983 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,903 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 52,903 miles

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

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 TLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 TLX, 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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RV52 TLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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