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CX52 HVB

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,533 mi
Last recorded180,533 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 HVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 180,533 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 180,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 173,616 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 165,479 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 156,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 156,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 151,287 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 151,268 miles

Brake performance not tested Pipe burst during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Marked above chassis leg (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill hole due to excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 150,935 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2021 150,935 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 150,746 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 May 2020 150,746 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 150,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front underneath windscreen corroded and hole present

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 150,208 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front underneath windscreen corroded and hole present

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 149,846 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 149,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 148,668 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 148,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,082 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 145,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 142,260 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 138,012 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 138,012 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 132,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 124,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 114,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 196,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 83,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 72,597 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,855 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 54,855 miles

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

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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CX52 HVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX52 HVB, 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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CX52 HVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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