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YK52 DNE

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

419,955 mi
Last recorded419,955 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 419,955 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 417,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 413,165 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 413,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 410,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 406,151 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 402,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased, no corrosion present (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked but not showing white light

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 402,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased, no corrosion present (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked but not showing white light

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 398,499 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 394,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

various areas of corrosion, nothing appears excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2017 390,403 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive seen in any prescribed area

Fail 4 Oct 2017 390,403 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive seen in any prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2016 386,522 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, not excessive

Handbrake needs firm pull to reach minimum 16%

Rear o/s light cluster cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2016 386,519 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed Only temporarily attached (6.3.5.a)

Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, not excessive

Handbrake needs firm pull to reach minimum 16%

Rear o/s light cluster cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 381,714 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach 16% effort

Pass 26 Aug 2014 377,594 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2013 372,806 miles

Brake pipes and flexible pipe ferrules heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 368,841 miles

Brake pipes very heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort,

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 368,841 miles

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

Brake pipes very heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort,

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 365,856 miles

Brake pipes are all heavily greased some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2010 362,299 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipes heavily greased some corrosion present does not appear excessive

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

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

Some wear/play on both ends of steering rack/track arms, not excessive.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 358,885 miles

Longer than expected brake pedal travel

Lower than expected performance on ns handbrake

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

Some wear/play on steering joint each end of rack

Pass 6 Aug 2008 355,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 332,097 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 332,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 264,741 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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YK52 DNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK52 DNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK52 DNE registered?

YK52 DNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is YK52 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK52 DNE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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