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SJ52 GVG

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

151,979 mi
Last recorded151,979 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 151,979 miles

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

all brake pipes covered

under body slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 151,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2023 148,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides covered in material making inspection difficult (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody corroded but not excessice

Pass 20 Sep 2022 147,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes coated heavily (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 145,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 145,678 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 144,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes difficult to assess due to grease/underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes difficult to assess due to grease

Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 129,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,502 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,541 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,521 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,947 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a 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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SJ52 GVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ52 GVG registered?

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

Is SJ52 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ52 GVG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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