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BN52 CBU

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

211,780 mi
Last recorded211,780 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 211,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And REAR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt stalk damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/R also. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And REAR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 211,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Bonnet release lever, interior, missing. also bonnet release cable seized, and bonnet can only be opened with pliers and another person.

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And REAR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt stalk damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/R also. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff Partly. (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And REAR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 210,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 207,978 miles

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 203,483 miles

Spare tyre defective missing ()

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 203,483 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 193,562 miles

Offside Front side lamp dim

Pass 8 Feb 2017 188,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 177,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Feb 2016 177,234 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 165,078 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 154,423 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 154,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 144,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 134,432 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 121,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,976 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,280 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2008 83,041 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 82,917 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,895 miles

As previous test

Fail 12 Mar 2007 68,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,292 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

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 CBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CBU, 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 CBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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