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BF52 OAJ

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

227,067 mi
Last recorded227,067 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 227,067 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 226,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 226,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 225,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 223,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 216,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 216,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 211,966 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside rear upper Position Lamp not working

Fail 11 Oct 2012 211,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear upper Position Lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2010 200,627 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 200,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 193,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 187,919 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 181,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 165,081 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 165,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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BF52 OAJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 OAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF52 OAJ registered?

BF52 OAJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is BF52 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 OAJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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