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YN52 FWE

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

205,012 mi
Last recorded205,012 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 FWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 205,012 miles

UNDER SEALED FRONT TO REAR

Pass 30 Sep 2024 200,417 miles

UNDER SEAL FRON TO REAR

Pass 11 Oct 2023 198,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 197,259 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 195,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 189,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/f ns/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 177,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 170,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 163,276 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 163,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 154,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 154,047 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 141,148 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 141,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 137,352 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 137,332 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,715 miles

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

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

offside rear diffseal leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,959 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

steering rack has slight play both sides

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,870 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 79,860 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,116 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 71,107 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 61,862 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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YN52 FWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YN52 FWE, 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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What year was YN52 FWE registered?

YN52 FWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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