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AO03 TRZ

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

214,299 mi
Last recorded214,299 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 214,299 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Front Handle no there. Unable to open or close bonnet with release handle (3.1 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sills Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position Rear Door Not Shutting (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear Door (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding Hand Brake (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F Sliding door / Rear Doors / Outer Sill N/S / Outer Sill O/S / Front Bumper mountings / N/S/r Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail All (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All flexi perished

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both / Rear Leaf spring twisted in hangers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steel Wheels Fitted

Vehicle Has been Stood for a year.....

Pass 30 Jan 2019 213,713 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 213,709 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 213,079 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 213,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 209,363 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 209,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 206,858 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 198,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

immobiliser light on

Fail 1 Jul 2014 198,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

immobiliser light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 179,415 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 162,965 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 162,953 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011

slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2011

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 142,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 135,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 120,732 miles

load sensor rod, pivot bushes worn

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 100,935 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 19 May 2006 77,627 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 76,494 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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 TRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TRZ, 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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AO03 TRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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