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VIL 5231

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,472 mi
Last recorded132,472 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 5231
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,472 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides by subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

most off the underside is corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Welding repairs undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded/undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2024 131,389 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (rear leaf spring suspension mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (rear leaf spring suspension mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All wheel arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 131,022 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 130,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 125,804 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 120,020 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Nearside rack inner end slight play

vechicle has been converted to class 4

Fail 27 Dec 2018 119,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected clip missing (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Nearside rack inner end slight play

vechicle has been converted to class 4

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,535 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 116,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 108,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,427 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 103,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 100,310 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 97,142 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,492 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 78,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,999 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,466 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 66,466 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 52,509 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 52,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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VIL 5231 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VIL 5231, 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 VIL 5231 registered?

VIL 5231 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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