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WA52 RVU

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 RVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 94,415 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,109 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 89,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,988 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 88,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,298 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,205 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 88,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 87,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 87,897 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,741 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,741 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 87,585 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,562 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded near abs pump

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,549 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe has several large holes not giving accurate reading (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes slightly corroded near abs pump

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,168 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,009 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 72,413 miles

Nearside front brake pipe on inner side of chassis leg corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing unevely

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 70,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,844 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 59,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,102 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 57,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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WA52 RVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 WA52 RVU, 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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WA52 RVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WA52 RVU safe to buy?

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