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AP03 AKK

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

75,370 mi
Last recorded75,370 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 AKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate of cab, near bed mounting point, near seat belt mounting, fuel tank mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake just met requirements.

Fail 17 Sep 2025 75,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate of cab, near bed mounting point, near seat belt mounting, fuel tank mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2022 65,848 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,675 miles

o/s side marker light not working

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Sep 2018 52,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

o/s side marker light not working

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,042 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 51,036 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working top marker (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,069 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,069 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,724 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 47,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,036 miles

both mirror units loose

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

orange warning light flashing on dashboard

Fail 1 Oct 2012 47,035 miles

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

both mirror units loose

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,615 miles

exhaust well corroded

handbrake warning light on dash

oil leak from sump washer

Fail 27 Sep 2011 46,611 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust well corroded

handbrake warning light on dash

oil leak from sump washer

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,313 miles

nearside front brake disc outer face corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

some play in brake pedal bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front brake disc outer face corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

some play in brake pedal bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,155 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,743 miles

slight play at both front lower swivels

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate loose but not insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2007 34,861 miles

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front windscreen wipers split

both rear brake disc surfaces corroded

front number plate slightly loose

handbrake cable loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,236 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2006 33,229 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front registration plate cracked

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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AP03 AKK is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AP03 AKK, 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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AP03 AKK is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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