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SJ52 GTU

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,905 mi
Last recorded183,905 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 GTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 183,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 183,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 171,236 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 171,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 138,885 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 138,885 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 138,327 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 117,345 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 117,325 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 95,618 miles

both sides bottom b all joints slight wear

windscreen cracked outside permited area

Fail 8 Oct 2007 95,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both sides bottom b all joints slight wear

windscreen cracked outside permited area

Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,385 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 75,385 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 60,845 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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SJ52 GTU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ52 GTU, 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 SJ52 GTU registered?

SJ52 GTU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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