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SV02 KOW

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,935 mi
Last recorded117,935 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 KOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,935 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 117,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when position lamps are on (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,173 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 107,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear backplate badly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear backplate badly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,822 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,819 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2012 82,584 miles

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

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

dampness around rear hubs

Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

dampness around rear hubs

Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,156 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,542 miles

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

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

offside front tyre cracked but no ply or cords exposed

slight leak at nearside of rear axle

Fail 8 Dec 2008 53,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

offside front tyre cracked but no ply or cords exposed

slight leak at nearside of rear axle

Fail 14 Nov 2008 53,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 446,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,555 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,568 miles

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

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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SV02 KOW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SV02 KOW, 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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SV02 KOW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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