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BN52 BWD

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,789 mi
Last recorded163,789 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 BWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 163,789 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2021 157,649 miles

DRIVE BELT NOIS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 157,647 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended NOT REALESING UNDER LOAD (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

DRIVE BELT NOIS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 144,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front DOOR CORRODED NOT CONCIDERD SHARP EDGE

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front DOOR CORRODED NOT CONCIDERD SHARP EDGE

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 144,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front DOOR CORRODED NOT CONCIDERD SHARP EDGE

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front DOOR CORRODED NOT CONCIDERD SHARP EDGE

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 118,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard load valve leaver on axle (3.6.E.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,011 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,605 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated and blowing slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2012 96,605 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated and blowing slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,328 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s mirror temporary repaired.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,180 miles

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

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

rear pads appear worn

Fail 22 Nov 2010 85,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear pads appear worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

hand brake has plenty of travel

near side rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,511 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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BN52 BWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN52 BWD, 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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BN52 BWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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