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VE51 GBU

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,842 mi
Last recorded170,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 GBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 170,842 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 157,326 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 157,326 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 143,934 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2023 143,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 osf / nsf ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,160 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 front and rear x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 126,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 front and rear x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 123,262 miles

All tyres fitted to vehicle. Will be over 10 years old by next mot?

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 122,657 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 122,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 122,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 122,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,441 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,123 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 119,166 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 113,821 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 103,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 70,427 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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VE51 GBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE51 GBU, 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 VE51 GBU registered?

VE51 GBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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