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2003 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,546 mi
Last recorded54,546 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 USN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 54,546 miles

Nearside Front seat been removed

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 54,336 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - shackle mounting areas - rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 53,709 miles

Nearside Front seat removed

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 53,709 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat removed

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,533 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 52,533 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 51,828 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 51,685 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Dec 2019 51,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 49,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 49,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,943 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 46,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,257 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 44,353 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 40,464 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 40,464 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 36,270 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 36,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 21,728 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 21,728 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2006 17,195 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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1 USN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 126,604 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 1 USN, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 USN registered?

1 USN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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