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YF51 BVS

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

219,248 mi
Last recorded219,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 BVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 219,248 miles

under body corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 219,248 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 217,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 216,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front cab marker lamp lense missing

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2019 213,117 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front cab marker lamp lense missing

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2019 213,117 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front cab marker lamp lense missing

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 209,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 209,381 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 205,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 202,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes under bonnet near ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 202,995 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking above subframe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes under bonnet near ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 201,076 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 201,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 196,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 186,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 176,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 167,631 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 167,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 151,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

load sensing valve not working when brakes applied

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 6 Jan 2009 129,038 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 108,494 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007
Pass 9 Dec 2005 66,317 miles

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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YF51 BVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF51 BVS, 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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YF51 BVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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