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WU02 XKJ

2002 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Type 286,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,284 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,284 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 103,771 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 103,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 103,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bearing cap missing from nearside front

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,161 miles

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

O/S Front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 85,169 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,797 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 82,775 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,468 miles

slight play in steering idler

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres cracking

slight play offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,538 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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WU02 XKJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,428 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU02 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 XKJ registered?

WU02 XKJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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