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151,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seatbelt not retracting (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to rear sill outer and (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to rear sill outer and inner (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inside
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inside
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both n/s doors tapped up at time of test
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and getting weak due to corrosion (7.1.2)
Front suspention corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres hava slight cracking in tred
brake pad warning light on
outer sills corroded
Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspention corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres hava slight cracking in tred
brake pad warning light on
outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting perished (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISE WINDSCREEN SURROUND CORRODING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM REQS TO BE CHECKED
ADVISE WINDSCREEN SURROUND CORRODING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
n/s/f door inner operated by cable tie
n/s/r tail lamp lense cracked
tested as motor home class 4
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
n/s/f door inner operated by cable tie
n/s/r tail lamp lense cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak on engine
oil leak on rear axle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak on engine
oil leak on rear axle
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BN52 ESV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 October 2002.
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