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VN52 NLX

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

220,580 mi
Last recorded220,580 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 220,580 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 220,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 213,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner, rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 213,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner, rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 207,259 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 207,259 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 202,895 miles

Nearside gearbox earth lead broken.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 202,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery in load area. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside gearbox earth lead broken.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 195,997 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 195,996 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust holed rear of cat/dpf. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lense damaged showing white light to rear. (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside & nearside slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 191,167 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 183,434 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 183,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 176,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 168,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 160,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 160,711 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 151,657 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 151,644 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 142,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 127,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 115,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 90,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 89,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 89,617 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 89,616 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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VN52 NLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VN52 NLX, 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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VN52 NLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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