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VK52 VFG

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

20,222 mi
Last recorded20,222 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 VFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 20,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 20,222 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 20,056 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance white (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

major oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,721 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 16,721 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tailpipe hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front exhaust been repaired not blowing at test

advise offside front roof light not working

advise oil leal rear axle offside hub

advise rear number plate deteriorating will need attention soon

advise warning light on dash

Fail 16 Jan 2015 15,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

advise front exhaust been repaired not blowing at test

advise offside front roof light not working

advise oil leal rear axle offside hub

advise rear number plate deteriorating will need attention soon

advise warning light on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2014 13,353 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f indicator holed

Fail 21 Jan 2014 13,352 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f indicator holed

Pass 3 Jan 2013 7,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiring from battery inadequately supported

Pass 17 Jan 2012 5,524 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

enine and gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 5,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

enine and gearbox oil leak

osr hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 10 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 294,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 291,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2008 291,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 253,796 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 215,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VK52 VFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 VK52 VFG, 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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VK52 VFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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