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YB02 XWO

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 XWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 97,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,042 miles

Central Front Surface corrosion to front cross member

Nearside Rear Handbrake binding slightly

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 92,852 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Broken off axle end (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear hub seals light misting of oil

Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,701 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating between catalytic converter and centre pipe (7.1.2)

all brake discs worn and pitted

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

handbrake close to limit of travel

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

vehicle shows signs of general component surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 87,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery requires securing

number plate light covers need replaceing

Pass 11 May 2012 87,351 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery requires securing

number plate light covers need replaceing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,429 miles

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

number plate lights dim

Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

number plate lights dim

Pass 3 Dec 2008 85,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 85,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear screen slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2007 69,169 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

wiper blades are starting to smear screen slightly.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,800 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

play apparent in front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,302 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 47,302 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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YB02 XWO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB02 XWO, 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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YB02 XWO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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