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FN52 GWV

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,551 mi
Last recorded202,551 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 202,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 201,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 200,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 199,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 198,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 198,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 197,111 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 197,111 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 196,029 miles

Brake load sensing valve corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bottom of engine covered with oil

Pass 19 Sep 2018 193,978 miles

steering rack noise when rocking

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

engine noise

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 193,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine noise

steering rack noise when rocking

Pass 20 Sep 2017 192,780 miles

noise from engine

Fail 20 Sep 2017 192,780 miles

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

noise from engine

Pass 26 Sep 2016 190,259 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 190,242 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 188,381 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 188,381 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure ADVISE[all road tyres. (1.9.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 187,821 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 187,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 183,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 180,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 179,085 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 179,085 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 174,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 167,947 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 160,742 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 160,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 148,471 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 148,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 148,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 132,667 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 132,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FN52 GWV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN52 GWV, 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 FN52 GWV registered?

FN52 GWV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is FN52 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 GWV shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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