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WX51 VFB

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

217,685 mi
Last recorded217,685 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 217,685 miles

Front oil leak slight

Fail 6 Sep 2024 217,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative seized and arm broken link (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak slight

Pass 15 Sep 2023 214,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear end cap missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 214,040 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in front pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge on panel ( filler broken away) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear end cap missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 202,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 202,354 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 197,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 183,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 172,787 miles

Central noise on prop shaft bearing

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 172,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central noise on prop shaft bearing

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 156,063 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 156,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 149,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 145,494 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 145,494 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 138,601 miles

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

surface corrosion on nearside front sliding door

Fail 29 Jun 2015 138,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

surface corrosion on nearside front sliding door

Pass 14 Jul 2014 132,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 126,482 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,480 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,534 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 123,534 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 123,501 miles

rear brakes slight drag..

Fail 19 Jul 2011 123,501 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brakes slight drag..

Pass 22 Feb 2010 123,377 miles

all discs rusty.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 123,374 miles

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

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

all discs rusty.

rear brakes slight drag.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 116,870 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust silencer internal fault.

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Visual smoke test carried out.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,112 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 79,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,861 miles

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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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WX51 VFB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WX51 VFB, 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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WX51 VFB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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