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BN52 BZW

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

271,364 mi
Last recorded271,364 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 271,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (5.3.1 (d) (i))

vehicle chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 268,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sharp edges on bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 268,210 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sharp edges on bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 263,001 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 256,805 miles

ref vt30

Fail 18 Jun 2019 256,542 miles

Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very poor (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel VERY POOR-sort it properly only 1 retest * (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very poor (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rears-replace DISCS and PADS AND wiring loose drivers rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis-central-SPLIT! (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil spill,drivers front seat back deteriorating,spare wheel bit loose,front-rear tyres different size,passenger rear tyre tread low-bulged,front brake discs deteriorating,passenger front brake pipe rusting

rear brake hoses deteriorating,side markers inop,screen damaged outside limits at time of test-customer advised,underbody-components-brakes rusting,exhaust deteriorating

rear chassis box sections rusting-deteriorating,brake servo operation not great-bit delayed from cold start up-investigate before it gets worse

Pass 24 May 2018 252,161 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 246,411 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 246,411 miles

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 239,318 miles

oil leaks,both front steering rack rods play

Fail 16 Apr 2016 239,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front-cat area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp damaged (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear lower panals and corners (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

oil leaks,both front steering rack rods play

Pass 25 Apr 2015 230,233 miles

play in front rack arms, both front tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Apr 2014 222,021 miles

obg mirror cracked, front rack arms have slight play, rear exhaust deteriorated slight leak (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 218,502 miles

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

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

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

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

major oil leak, exhaust leak at front, front rack arms have slight play, brake load valve bit siezed, rear tyres worn on inner sidewall, front grill insecure (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 211,710 miles

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

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

minor exhaust leak, oil leak, hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2012 199,907 miles

exhaust deteriorating,rear brake load valve bit seized.front shocker tops deteriorating slight play

rear tyres cracking and bulged slightly,osf tyre cracking,rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2011 192,070 miles

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

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

front suspension noisey-investigate

vehicle very loaded/heavy

Pass 8 Jan 2010 186,128 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 176,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 176,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 152,020 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 152,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 141,080 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 141,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 127,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 127,105 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BN52 BZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BN52 BZW, 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 BN52 BZW registered?

BN52 BZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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