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AK53 EDV

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

300,951 mi
Last recorded300,951 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 300,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 281,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 266,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 248,606 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 243,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both rear doors hinges corroded

front top turbo pipes leaking engine oil

n/s/sliding door corroded

part of ecselecter pedal missing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 243,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both rear doors hinges corroded

front top turbo pipes leaking engine oil

n/s/sliding door corroded

part of ecselecter pedal missing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 232,536 miles

The o/s/r tyre is perishing

Centre passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

The o/s/r brake backplate is deteriated and may need attention in the near future

Fail 27 Aug 2013 232,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

The o/s/r brake backplate is deteriated and may need attention in the near future

The o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 228,564 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 228,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 209,789 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 209,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 186,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 159,772 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 141,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 141,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 119,899 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Jul 2006 99,189 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 99,185 miles

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

footbrake lever travel just servicable.

windscreen just servicable.

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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AK53 EDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK53 EDV, 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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AK53 EDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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