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VE51 XYM

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

211,432 mi
Last recorded211,432 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 XYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 211,432 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 211,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 210,257 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 210,246 miles

Offside Leaf spring fractured at rear mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 208,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis member (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 207,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2021 206,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to ABS unit restricted view (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 205,984 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 205,495 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 204,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

Pass 10 Oct 2017 202,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to windscreen at nearside outside swept area

Pass 11 Oct 2016 200,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 199,666 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight free play both inner steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Oct 2015 199,652 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight free play both inner steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2014 198,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 196,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 191,864 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 191,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 182,609 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 182,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 170,545 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 157,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 157,341 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 144,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 144,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 127,603 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s wiper blade due for renewal soon

o/s/f flexi brake hose routed wrongly

wiring fault to o/s headlamp

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 XYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XYM, 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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VE51 XYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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