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FB52 BVR

2002 Volkswagen Pick Up

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,427 mi
Last recorded144,427 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Pick Up57,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 144,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 136,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 129,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,393 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,285 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,256 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front sills corroded

stone chip in screen

Fail 12 Sep 2019 103,255 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front sills corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,512 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,401 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,387 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,317 miles

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

front brake discs corrioded

rear brake discs corrioded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,317 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corrioded

rear brake discs corrioded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,945 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 57,538 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 57,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,224 miles

Advise surface corrosion in places on underside of vehcile

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,848 miles

both cab sills corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 48,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both cab sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,820 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 40,782 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 31,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,571 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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FB52 BVR is a 2002 Volkswagen Pick Up in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 57,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB52 BVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB52 BVR is a 2002 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FB52 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 BVR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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