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AM03 EAY

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

209,052 mi
Last recorded209,052 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 209,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

reverse light not working.

Fail 2 Dec 2025 209,052 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured forward eye bush holder broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake flexible hose is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake flexible hose is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

reverse light not working.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 207,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexible hose pipe is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working.

Fail 3 Dec 2024 207,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexible hose pipe is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working.

Fail 16 Oct 2024 207,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorating.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexible hose pipe is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working.

Fail 25 Sep 2024 207,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed and rear pipe out of exhaust box holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and will not adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed to excess. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorating.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexible hose is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 205,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front creaking on suspension.

Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch deteriorating.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating.

reverse light not working.

Fail 17 Oct 2023 205,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front creaking on suspension.

Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch deteriorating.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating.

reverse light not working.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 202,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension creeks. leaf spring or suspension arm?

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorating

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working.

Fail 12 Oct 2022 202,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to to exhaust hanger holed to excess. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension creeks. leaf spring or suspension arm?

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorating

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 199,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from nearside front inside lower arm possibly leaf spring rubbing

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2021 199,739 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake quadrant (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear just after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

noise from nearside front inside lower arm possibly leaf spring rubbing

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2020 196,349 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 196,349 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape. 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area. 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 193,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate in poor condition.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 187,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 187,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed. 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 181,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 181,881 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 156------o/s270 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 176,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 176,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 173,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 173,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 168,362 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 168,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 163,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 155,870 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 155,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 148,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 141,364 miles

offside front tyre - worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2010 141,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre - worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 133,207 miles

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

offside front tyre - wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 133,207 miles

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

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

offside front tyre - wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 126,869 miles

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 28 Sep 2007 113,483 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 25 Sep 2006 98,118 miles

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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AM03 EAY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AM03 EAY, 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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AM03 EAY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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