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AK03 UPX

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,036 mi
Last recorded197,036 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 197,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 191,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 189,172 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 180,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 180,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 169,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 159,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 150,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 141,499 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 129,042 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,152 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 110,049 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS. SLIGHT OVER SERVO EFFECT BUT BRAKES LOCKING OK.

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,269 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 100,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,119 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 82,119 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,691 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 58,463 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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AK03 UPX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK03 UPX, 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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AK03 UPX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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