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SM52 BCK

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,480 mi
Last recorded218,480 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 218,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s sliding door handle broken

slight leak coming from o/s steering rack boot area

unknown flashing light on dash

Fail 1 Jul 2016 218,455 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seat mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s sliding door handle broken

slight leak coming from o/s steering rack boot area

unknown flashing light on dash

Pass 2 Jul 2015 215,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 215,616 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 212,770 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrision on front and rear suspension components

rear towing or ramp component corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 212,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrision on front and rear suspension components

rear towing or ramp component corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 211,611 miles

emits slight smoke at idle

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls worn

n/s/r light lenses cracked

slight free play/lift in front suspension lower balljoints

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Nov 2012 211,610 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s parking brake reading very low

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls worn

n/s/r light lenses cracked

slight free play/lift in front suspension lower balljoints

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Nov 2011 195,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 164,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,741 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 124,902 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 124,902 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 103,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 62,676 miles

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

Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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SM52 BCK is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM52 BCK, 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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SM52 BCK is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is SM52 BCK safe to buy?

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