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VK02 WRF

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,257 mi
Last recorded47,257 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Lanos49,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 WRF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 47,257 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 39,780 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 30,040 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

carrying fuel in the boot is dangerous

Fail 15 Dec 2023 30,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

carrying fuel in the boot is dangerous

Pass 21 Dec 2022 22,604 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 22,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid can here pump working (3.5 (a))

front pads getting low 4mm

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 19,593 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 19,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 15,511 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 15,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front wipers smear slightly (“18” “18”

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2019 11,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 10,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 9,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 9,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 9,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 9,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,309 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 9,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 8,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 8,551 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 8,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 8,180 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 7,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 6,240 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
4,663
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
41,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50,738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,902
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,729
position lamp(s) not working 13,511
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,389
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VK02 WRF is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 49,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50,738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK02 WRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Lanos typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK02 WRF registered?

VK02 WRF is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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