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YE02 DBY

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

295,300 mi
Last recorded295,300 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 DBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 295,300 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear structure slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 295,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear structure slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 295,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear structure slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2024 295,160 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front both sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 289,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 288,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 281,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s sill covered heavily with sealant

o/s sill has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 276,005 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 276,005 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level top up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 271,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill holed not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill heavely undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 258,731 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 246,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 246,681 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 240,294 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 240,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

low on oil

Pass 14 Jan 2014 226,682 miles

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

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

low on oil

Fail 13 Jan 2014 226,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

low on oil

Pass 11 Jan 2013 212,044 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 212,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 200,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 200,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 188,981 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 175,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

clearence between new nearside ball joint and shockabsorber less than clearance on offside.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 175,275 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Apr 2007 161,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 161,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 151,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 151,313 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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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YE02 DBY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YE02 DBY, 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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YE02 DBY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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