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RY02 JTV

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,323 mi
Last recorded5,323 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 JTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 5,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear oil leak on hub seal

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 2,920 miles

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak from hub seal.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Slight oil leak from hub oil seal.

Fail 18 Dec 2024 2,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak from hub seal.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Slight oil leak from hub oil seal.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 385 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 1,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 6,624 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 6,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 4,254 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 2,642 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 8,128 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 7,441 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 5,172 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 5,172 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 1,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel to end (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

slight rust on front o/s outer sill

Pass 21 Nov 2014 4,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front headlamp aims on lower legal limit.

both front indicator lenes cracking.

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges. n/s/f tyre is on legal limit.

both rear tyres unevenly worn,structures cracking and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

o/s/f indicator starting to display white light.

o/s/f wiperblade splitting.

rear brake load sensing valve stiff in operation.

service foot brake has long pedal travel

slight play detected within both front anti-roll bar drop links.

slight play detected within both front wheel bearings.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 435 miles

both rear tyre structures cracking.

o/s/r tyre on the legally required limit.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 453 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre structures cracking.

o/s/r tyre on the legally required limit.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 2,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 2,937 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,553 miles

damage to windscreen to near side ,,not in swept aerea

Pass 30 Jul 2008 729 miles

near side rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 1,921 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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RY02 JTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY02 JTV, 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 RY02 JTV registered?

RY02 JTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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