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BN52 ESY

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

378,415 mi
Last recorded378,415 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 378,415 miles

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

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

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2015 378,374 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 173,017 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 173,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 165,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both mid side marker lights inop

orange warning light on dash

Fail 20 Aug 2011 165,388 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both mid side marker lights inop

orange warning light on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2010 154,839 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 154,835 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 141,375 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 141,375 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 127,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,313 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 101,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 ESY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

BN52 ESY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is BN52 ESY safe to buy?

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