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BU02 FNJ

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,530 mi
Last recorded109,530 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,470 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 102,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,297 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,297 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working top (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working top (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 90,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 90,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,316 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,441 miles

offside rear 2 nd row outer belt frayed slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,943 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 50,351 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,706 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 43,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 FNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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