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YT02 LVO

2002 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,283 mi
Last recorded229,283 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Unknown177,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 LVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 229,283 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 229,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 227,155 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside, Inner wheel arches corroded not prescribed

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Steering slightly notchy on idle

Pass 14 Sep 2023 225,762 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside, inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar itself (6.1.6 (a))

Rear valance heavily corroded not prescribed

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 225,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar attachment insecure towball (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Nearside and Offside, inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar itself (6.1.6 (a))

Rear valance heavily corroded not prescribed

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 224,178 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Inner centre and rear of sill corroded

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar itself (6.1.6 (a))

Rear valance heavily corroded not prescribed

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 221,864 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 221,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 219,089 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 218,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 215,638 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 215,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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YT02 LVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 177,527 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT02 LVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YT02 LVO registered?

YT02 LVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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