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BP51 XMZ

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

209,703 mi
Last recorded209,703 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 XMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 209,703 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

both rear light units slightly damaged

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Oct 2015 209,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear light units slightly damaged.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 209,534 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both rear light units slightly damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 202,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear lenses cracked

brake pad wear light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 202,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both rear lenses cracked.

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Brake pipes greased.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 195,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2013 195,545 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 190,813 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 190,811 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 184,665 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 184,652 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 178,185 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 177,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 153,209 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2009 152,724 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2008 130,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 130,020 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 107,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 90,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BP51 XMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BP51 XMZ, 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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BP51 XMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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