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AJ53 OSD

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,165 mi
Last recorded147,165 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 147,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2015 147,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 139,483 miles

Engine warning lamp is lit.

Fail 7 May 2014 139,483 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine warning lamp is lit.

Pass 13 May 2013 132,856 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside centre marker lamp damaged

nearside indicator lamp damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear leaf springs corroded

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 May 2013 132,854 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside centre marker lamp damaged

nearside indicator lamp damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear leaf springs corroded

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 May 2012 126,293 miles

cover missing from nearside middle marker lamp

offside steering gator twisted

rear exhaust pipe corroded

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 11 May 2012 126,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cover missing from nearside middle marker lamp

offside steering gator twisted

rear exhaust pipe corroded

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 24 May 2011 121,279 miles

Advise handbrake system could benefit from adjustment

Advise slight lift at both front lower ball joints

Advise slight play at both front hubs

Advise wiper blade marked lower part of screen offside

Fail 23 May 2011 121,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Advise handbrake system could benefit from adjustment

Advise offside wiper blade starting to smear

Advise slight lift at both front lower ball joints

Advise slight play at both front hubs

Advise wiper blade marked lower part of screen offside

Pass 13 May 2010 111,947 miles

Advise cut off point on both headlamps not as crisp as when new but okay at time of test

Advise exhaust corroded in places

Advise nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Advise slight damage to bottom of front number plate

Advise wiper blade mark to lower area of windscreen on offside

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,966 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Nov 2008 95,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear light unit damaged repaired by tape

Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,119 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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AJ53 OSD is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ53 OSD, 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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AJ53 OSD is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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