MOT Status
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132,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking
Nearside rack inner end slight play
vechicle has been converted to class 4
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VIL 5231 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 August 2002.
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