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SA02 TNZ

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

185,228 mi
Last recorded185,228 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 TNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 185,228 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 185,228 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 181,516 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 172,686 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 165,342 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 157,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 147,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 142,612 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 142,538 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front>Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front>Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,946 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 138,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 120,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 92,036 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front headlight glass damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 82,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,908 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,519 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2007 44,785 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,958 miles

offside rear inner tyre flat

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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SA02 TNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SA02 TNZ, 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 SA02 TNZ registered?

SA02 TNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is SA02 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 TNZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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