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SJ52 OFT

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,751 mi
Last recorded110,751 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 OFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlamp condensated,

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

handbrake high travel

rear brake application poor

Fail 10 Mar 2017 110,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlamp condensated,

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

handbrake high travel

rear brake application poor

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 100,458 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,951 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 82,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,420 miles

metal case around auxillary heater unit under vehicle is badly corroded.

parts of exhaust system are corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,284 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,881 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 6,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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 OFT is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OFT, 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

How do I check the history of SJ52 OFT?

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What year was SJ52 OFT registered?

SJ52 OFT is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is SJ52 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ52 OFT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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