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RV52 TLY

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

160,891 mi
Last recorded160,891 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 160,891 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 160,891 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 160,836 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 155,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 155,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 149,429 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 139,492 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 139,495 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 129,654 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 129,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 119,449 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 119,449 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 105,131 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 105,129 miles

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 85,452 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 74,206 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 55,038 miles

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 TLY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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