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BN52 MGJ

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,429 mi
Last recorded177,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2026 177,429 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 174,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 174,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 173,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 173,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 171,462 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 169,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 162,148 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 87,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 62,069 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 MGJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MGJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 MGJ?

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What year was BN52 MGJ registered?

BN52 MGJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is BN52 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 MGJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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