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BU02 FNE

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,283 mi
Last recorded199,283 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 FNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 199,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 196,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 195,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 6 Jun 2024 195,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

condensation/water ingress at nearside headlight

nearside rear bumper end cap is missing

nearside wiper blade is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

play in steering rack inner joints/steering knock

Pass 25 Jan 2022 190,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav in the center of the screen

Nearside Front poor connection in the headlamp lights working but intermittently go out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to the nsr rigid pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 189,359 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 189,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 177,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 162,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 145,731 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 130,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 130,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,878 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 115,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,767 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 87,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 79,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,770 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,147 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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BU02 FNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BU02 FNE, 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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What year was BU02 FNE registered?

BU02 FNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is BU02 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 FNE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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