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AO03 BWC

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

291,677 mi
Last recorded291,677 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 291,677 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

offside inner door handle iffy

Fail 10 Nov 2008 291,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

handbrake travel requires adjustment

offside foreward side marker light not working

offside inner door handle iffy

Pass 16 Nov 2007 211,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 211,555 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 211,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 116,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 116,142 miles

Offside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AO03 BWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO03 BWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 BWC registered?

AO03 BWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AO03 BWC safe to buy?

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