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VIL 5649

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,514 mi
Last recorded161,514 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 5649
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 161,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

chassis heavily corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear body in poor condition

rear body mounting brackets corroded

slight brake bind n/s/r

o/s luggage box insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2016 161,509 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

chassis heavily corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear body in poor condition

rear body mounting brackets corroded

slight brake bind n/s/r

o/s luggage box insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2015 160,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cab (6.1.B.2)

propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 26 Oct 2015 160,536 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear of front axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cab (6.1.B.2)

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 159,190 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 159,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 157,905 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 157,901 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 155,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 150,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 149,226 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

crack outwith swept area on nearside

offside mirror arm slightly loose

rear number plate loose at offside

Fail 29 Oct 2010 149,226 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack outwith swept area on nearside

offside mirror arm slightly loose

rear number plate loose at offside

Pass 10 Aug 2009 127,724 miles

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

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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 26 Aug 2008 11,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 94,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,944 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 72,931 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 5649 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VIL 5649, 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 5649 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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