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BF52 OJW

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,521 mi
Last recorded85,521 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,244 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 78,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,844 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake compensater seized

brake pedal very spon gy

Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,225 miles

Brake system warning light illuminated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 55,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake system warning light illuminated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror is cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror is cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,979 miles

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 OJW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

BF52 OJW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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