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VU02 XEB

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

274,284 mi
Last recorded274,284 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 274,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 274,284 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 266,259 miles

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

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded but not in area of brake shoes

Fail 18 Sep 2013 266,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 240,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 227,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 207,865 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 189,098 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 165,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 142,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 124,180 miles

slight drag on o/s/r brake

Fail 22 Apr 2006 124,162 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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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VU02 XEB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU02 XEB, 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 VU02 XEB registered?

VU02 XEB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is VU02 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 XEB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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