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MA52 HLW

2002 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

46,819 mi
Last recorded46,819 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen T237,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 HLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 46,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 44,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 43,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,422 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,961 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,444 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill

Fail 22 Oct 2019 39,442 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre perished

slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill

Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,184 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,983 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 30,980 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,949 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,316 miles

rear cross member is corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,316 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear cross member is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,258 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2010 23,258 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,402 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 20,402 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,150 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 17,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,805 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 12,798 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,530 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 11,526 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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MA52 HLW is a 2002 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 37,292 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 T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA52 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA52 HLW registered?

MA52 HLW is a 2002 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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