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CV52 LAO

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

281,492 mi
Last recorded281,492 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 LAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 281,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 280,420 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 279,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 277,102 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 275,338 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 275,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 270,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper courtesy light side/stop not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 268,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 264,660 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 264,632 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 259,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 258,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 249,956 miles

Underside corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2015 249,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Underside corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2015 249,853 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 242,697 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2013 226,816 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 226,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 202,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 184,712 miles

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

nearside & offside front calipers damp

nearside & offside rear calipers damp

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 167,341 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 167,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 150,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 136,032 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 136,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 117,907 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 117,907 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 101,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 83,164 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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CV52 LAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CV52 LAO, 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 CV52 LAO registered?

CV52 LAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is CV52 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 LAO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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