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BN52 BWE

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,257 mi
Last recorded176,257 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 BWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 176,257 miles

Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 175,500 miles

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 173,112 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine noise

Fail 13 Mar 2017 173,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested because of engine noise & tailpipe (7.4.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 164,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 153,474 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 153,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 142,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 122,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 119,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 107,545 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,019 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,653 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 BWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 BWE registered?

BN52 BWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is BN52 BWE safe to buy?

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