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555 CXS

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

259,732 mi
Last recorded259,732 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 CXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 259,732 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 255,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 251,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 247,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 239,538 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 231,944 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 228,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 219,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 207,576 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 190,808 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 175,468 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 160,632 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 143,003 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 128,200 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked / perished on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 109,702 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,701 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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555 CXS is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 555 CXS, 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 555 CXS registered?

555 CXS is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is 555 CXS safe to buy?

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