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VIL 8872

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,445 mi
Last recorded104,445 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 8872
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,445 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 104,431 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,101 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,065 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,721 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 87,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 85,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 78,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 77,504 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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VIL 8872 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 8872, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIL 8872 registered?

VIL 8872 is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is VIL 8872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 8872 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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