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Y28 MKM

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

129,713 mi
Last recorded129,713 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 129,713 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,889 miles

Central Front Lower corroded round the catalic converter area

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 128,813 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. breake discs slightly corroded(due to little of use) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 128,813 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer high beam light not working(bulb failure)

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. breake discs slightly corroded(due to little of use) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,713 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight seapege from turbo down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper windscreen cracked(outside swiped area ,not affecting drivers view )

Fail 19 Jan 2021 126,713 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel nearside and offside wheel no effort at all (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight seapege from turbo down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front number plate cracked slightly

Nearside Front Upper windscreen cracked(outside swiped area ,not affecting drivers view )

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 126,174 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 126,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has slight lift but no but no radial movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge possible alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has slight lift but no radial movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge possible alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 120,640 miles

Central Brake lever has restricted free movement fulcrum lever operating both rear brake cables (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes on top of chassis close to abs pump in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has slight lift but no but no radial movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge possible alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has slight lift but no radial movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge possible alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 114,832 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 114,831 miles

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

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement at centre cable connector (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 110,674 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 110,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from pipe joint to front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,593 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 106,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,234 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 102,230 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

emission test met requirements but may alter after exhaust repair and should be checked again

Pass 21 Dec 2013 98,877 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 98,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 94,535 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 94,580 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,600 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 85,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,138 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 81,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 76,571 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 65,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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Y28 MKM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 Y28 MKM, 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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Y28 MKM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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