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WF52 FJA

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,840 mi
Last recorded130,840 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 130,840 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,505 miles

corrosion parts of underbody/sills

oil weep not excessive

Fail 17 Feb 2025 129,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,306 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 127,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,890 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,073 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger is starting to come away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Spare tyre is flat

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake pipe going into arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake pipe going into arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 123,073 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged Power steering pipe going into steering rack has burst causing a significant leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger is starting to come away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Spare tyre is flat

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake pipe going into arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake pipe going into arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,738 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 119,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,191 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,409 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 111,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,482 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 107,482 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 102,018 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 102,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,857 miles

ALL TYES HAVE NAILS AND SCREWS IN THEM

Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,328 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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WF52 FJA is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WF52 FJA, 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

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What year was WF52 FJA registered?

WF52 FJA is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is WF52 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 FJA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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