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AF53 WKC

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,182 mi
Last recorded85,182 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front throttle pedal damaged

outer body has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2019 217,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front throttle pedal damaged

outer body has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 214,506 miles

Nearside Rear road wheels when turned by free hand rough suspect rear diff

Fail 25 Oct 2018 214,506 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear road wheels when turned by free hand rough suspect rear diff

Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 204,092 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

immobiliser light flashing

throttle pedal swivel end missing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 196,889 miles

engine smoking slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2015 196,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine smoking slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2014 190,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 190,864 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 185,919 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

scuffing both front tyre outer walls

Fail 26 Sep 2013 185,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

scuffing both front tyre outer walls

Pass 29 Sep 2012 179,699 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Park brake travel on the limt

Fail 30 Sep 2011 174,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

washer fluid stagnent - oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 174,296 miles

washer fluid stagnent - oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 166,387 miles

Advise .oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 160,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 154,287 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

parking brake travel high

Fail 6 Oct 2008 154,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Sep 2007 146,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 113,309 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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AF53 WKC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AF53 WKC, 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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AF53 WKC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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