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VU52 XGV

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,401 mi
Last recorded164,401 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XGV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 164,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive behind hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on chassis not considered excessive

Pass 17 May 2024 158,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive behind hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

surfacecorrosion on chassis, not considered excessive

Pass 18 May 2023 153,642 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive behind hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general surface corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 11 May 2022 147,204 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 25 May 2021 141,445 miles

surface rusting on rear chassis legs ( both

Fail 4 May 2021 141,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 139,803 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 137,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system coroded

metal fuel pipe coroded

sump coroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 129,447 miles

front disc worn

play in both rear drop links

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,084 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

front discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2013

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres on lega limit

front discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,345 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,069 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,025 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,729 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake will need adjusting soon

Fail 29 Oct 2008 55,460 miles

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

Front diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,848 miles

Engine management light on.

Front diff pinion seal leaking oil.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering box on lock.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 49,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on.

Front diff pinion seal leaking oil.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering box on lock.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 31,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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VU52 XGV is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 XGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU52 XGV is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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