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SJ52 OFS

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,684 mi
Last recorded200,684 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 200,684 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 196,317 miles

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

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

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

cross member corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 194,358 miles

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

cross member corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 189,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 187,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 186,617 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

both rear leaf springs longitudinally displaced slightl

brake pipes corroding

sligh fluid leak at rear brake drum areas

windscreen chip in a zone (not affecting forward view)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 186,610 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

both rear leaf springs longitudinally displaced slightl

brake pipes corroding

sligh fluid leak at rear brake drum areas

windscreen chip in a zone (not affecting forward view)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 184,446 miles

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

Nearside front bottom door hinge slightly worn.

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 178,048 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 161,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 161,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 151,011 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 151,011 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 134,944 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 134,944 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 119,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 119,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,571 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 93,561 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,551 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 OFS is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

SJ52 OFS is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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