2002 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · FP51 OYY

The Volkswagen LT failed its most recent MOT on 18 March 2025 at 345,472 miles, leaving the vehicle currently unroadworthy with no recorded defects explaining the failure. Prior to that, the record shows four consecutive passes from January 2022 through January 2024 with no advisories or defects logged. The trend is stable in terms of clean test outcomes, but the latest failure breaks an otherwise unbroken pass sequence and demands clarification before any purchase. The odometer read 313,964 miles at the January 2022 test, rising to 323,471 by January 2023, 333,521 by January 2024, and 345,472 by the March 2025 failure. That equates to roughly 10,000 to 12,000 miles added each year, a moderate annual accumulation for a 24-year-old light commercial vehicle. The sparse record shows no major gaps, yet the absence of any advisories across high mileage suggests testers logged only hard failures rather than wear trends. A buyer must establish the exact reason for the March 2025 failure, since DVSA data shows no defects cited. Inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and calipers for binding or excessive wear given the 345,472-mile load. Check structural integrity underneath for corrosion, particularly on chassis rails and sills common to older vans. Confirm the vehicle has since been repaired and retested to a current pass. Without a valid MOT and a defined failure cause, the LT presents an unknown mechanical risk despite its previously clean history.