MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
300,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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?
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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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