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BF52 UMY

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,443 mi
Last recorded206,443 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 206,443 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive FUEL LEAK AROUND ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel AND AT RACK ENDS BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 199,503 miles

Fuel pipe leaking In engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 190,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 190,650 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing Retaining clip missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Accelerator pedal damaged

All brake discs corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Surface rust/corrosion to all underbody components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 187,775 miles

Accelerator pedal damaged

Underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2016 187,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Accelerator pedal damaged

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2015 184,488 miles

Accelerator pedal damaged

Brake pipes have corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 184,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Accelerator pedal damaged

Brake pipes have corrosion

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 180,998 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 174,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 167,382 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

brake pipes slightly corroded

engine oil leak

handbrake has reduced reserve travel

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 147,026 miles

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

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

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

damage to o/s front indicator lens

o/s rear position lamp bulb inop

scoring and pitting to rear discs

Fail 9 Sep 2010 146,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to o/s front indicator lens

o/s rear position lamp bulb inop

scoring and pitting to rear discs

Fail 1 Sep 2009 131,135 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 131,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 121,086 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 120,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,435 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 99,432 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 82,691 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 82,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UMY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMY, 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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BF52 UMY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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