2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Volkswagen Lt MOT pass rate and common faults

250 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test157,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements11.2%
  2. Headlamp: not working on main beam9.2%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam6.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  9. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics54.4%
  2. Brakes54.0%
  3. Suspension20.4%
  4. Body & chassis16.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  6. Steering5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  8. Tyres1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn17.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.0%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2002 Volkswagen Lt cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 21)57.9%266 tests
2024 pass rate (age 22)53.6%250 tests
Change in one year−4.3 pointsaverage car: +0.5 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2002 Volkswagen Lt is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Volkswagen Lt?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2002 Volkswagen Lt cars passed their MOT first time, across 250 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Volkswagen Lt?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp: not working on main beam; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Volkswagen Lt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2002 Volkswagen Lt getting worse with age?

In 2023, 57.9% passed first time. In 2024, 53.6% passed (−4.3 points). An average car that age changed by +0.5 points, so the 2002 Volkswagen Lt is ageing worse than average.