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AJ53 TAV

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,303 mi
Last recorded107,303 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,207 miles

discs worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

slight play in steering arms

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,775 miles

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

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 62,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,292 miles

n/s drop side hinges broken but drop side secure

rear no plate damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2010 61,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s drop side hinges broken but drop side secure

rear no plate damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,564 miles

n/s and o/s mirrors damaged

put in tech 2000 to rectify smoke

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,897 miles

center brake pipe covered with cabel cant check compleatly

front brake pipes covered with wires and clips cant inspect compleatly

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2008 46,891 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center brake pipe covered with cabel cant check compleatly

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 37,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 TAV is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ53 TAV, 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 AJ53 TAV registered?

AJ53 TAV is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is AJ53 TAV safe to buy?

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