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AD52 YHB

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,783 mi
Last recorded165,783 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 165,783 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir drain device not operating correctly (1.1.9 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 165,674 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 165,668 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 165,392 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 165,069 miles

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

front number plate

Fail 2 Mar 2022 165,068 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front number plate

Pass 18 Feb 2021 164,423 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 164,423 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 163,797 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 163,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 163,000 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 163,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 162,073 miles

front number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2017 160,764 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 160,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 159,455 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 159,455 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 158,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2015 158,211 miles

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2014 154,249 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 149,717 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 149,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 144,474 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 144,474 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 138,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 134,185 miles

advise rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2009 128,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 122,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 117,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 94,815 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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AD52 YHB is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD52 YHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 YHB registered?

AD52 YHB is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is AD52 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 YHB shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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