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YX52 FBD

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,152 mi
Last recorded196,152 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 196,152 miles

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

Offside Front evidence of something robbing on brake pipe

none commercial tyre fitted at rear

Fail 19 Oct 2020 196,148 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front evidence of something robbing on brake pipe

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

none commercial tyre fitted at rear

Pass 27 Apr 2019 182,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 180,320 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 180,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 178,314 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 178,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 176,618 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 176,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush NSR Shockabsorber Lower Mounting Metel to metal (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 172,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 172,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 169,547 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 163,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 158,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 150,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes 19% inbalanced

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly white

rear number plate discoloured

vacuum pump noisey when brake pedal pressed

Pass 24 Aug 2009 139,771 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 139,771 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 131,379 miles

crack in screen

front and rear discs worn

n/s wiper split

nail in nsr tyre

osr tyre sidewall cut

wear in osf anti roll bar saddle bush

Fail 26 Aug 2008 121,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

crack in screen

front and rear discs worn

n/s wiper split

nail in nsr tyre

osr tyre sidewall cut

wear in osf anti roll bar saddle bush

Pass 25 Aug 2007 103,642 miles

small crack in screen †wipers poor and n/s split †rear load valve lever stiff †osf tyre worn on outer edge †nsf tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2007 103,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

small crack in screen †wipers poor and n/s split †rear load valve lever stiff †osf tyre worn on outer edge †nsf tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 87,155 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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YX52 FBD is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX52 FBD, 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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YX52 FBD is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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