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YS02 VGJ

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

138,126 mi
Last recorded138,126 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 VGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,126 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 135,841 miles

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

Rear inner arches corroded

roof lining missing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,733 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,461 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 131,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 128,341 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 128,340 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 124,077 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 120,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

floor area untidy

passenger seat handles slight movement

roof lining insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

floor area untidy

passenger seat handles slight movement

roof lining insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,943 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 115,831 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 115,477 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 111,428 miles

Both steering rack/trackrod joints have wear/play, may require attention

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil leak

Passenger step is loose and may constiture a hazard

Fail 7 Jul 2011 111,428 miles

Both steering rack/trackrod joints have wear/play, may require attention

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger step is loose and may constiture a hazard

Pass 23 Jun 2010 105,563 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 105,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,978 miles

Marginal pass on handbrake effort at 16%

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,259 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 48,957 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,928 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 36,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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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YS02 VGJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YS02 VGJ, 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 YS02 VGJ registered?

YS02 VGJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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