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AK53 EER

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

290,847 mi
Last recorded290,847 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 290,847 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 292,328 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 265,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s/front and n/s/front inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 Sep 2014 254,866 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 254,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 244,028 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 244,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 234,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 223,713 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 214,048 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 214,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 204,552 miles

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

n/s/r side marker inop

Fail 18 Sep 2009 204,552 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r side marker inop

Pass 22 Sep 2008 193,312 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2007 182,933 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/r side marker light in/op

Pass 22 Sep 2006 144,447 miles

small hole in n/s head lamp glass

Fail 22 Sep 2006 144,447 miles

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

small hole in n/s head lamp glass

Fail 18 Sep 2006 144,442 miles

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

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

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

small hole in n/s head lamp glass

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 EER 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 61.1%.

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

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