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SH52 LXE

2002 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,000 mi
Last recorded49,000 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 LXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 49,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 49,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,295 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 45,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fire extinguisher insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2012 39,061 miles

Engine oil leak on O/S

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Gear box oil leak at rear seal

Fail 23 Mar 2012 39,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leak on O/S

Engine oil level low

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Gear box oil leak at rear seal

Rear tow bar light socket adrift

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,152 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s middle marker light & n/s middle marker light n ot working

slight damage to o/s tail light

Fail 15 Mar 2011 28,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s middle marker light & n/s middle marker light n ot working

slight damage to o/s tail light

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,964 miles

N/S rear door check device broken

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 20,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

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

n/s rear door check strap broken

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,050 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,050 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,920 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 50,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket insecure (2.4.G.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fuel tank insecure (6.7.1b)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension 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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SH52 LXE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SH52 LXE, 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 SH52 LXE registered?

SH52 LXE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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