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BD52 ETE

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,168 mi
Last recorded160,168 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ETE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 160,168 miles

rubbish in cab likley to foul brake operation

Fail 29 Jul 2019 160,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rubbish in cab likley to foul brake operation

Pass 27 Jul 2018 147,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 147,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 121,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bodywork/door panels damaged and rusted

both headlights low..adjusted to spec.

gear box brg.noisy

n/s rear light lens,non functional segment temp. repair.

screen damage..o/s lower below swept area

Fail 21 Jan 2015 121,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlights low..adjusted to spec.

front end suspension knock..nothing obvious except anti/roll bushes

gear box brg.noisy

o/s front tyre scrubbed to x/s inboard and out..tyre has been run flat.

screen damage..o/s lower below swept area

Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,864 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brg.noise on transmission..suspect rear axle diff.assy.

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbing

screen damage o/s lower..outside swept area

servo vac. pipe and front and rear brake pads replaced..service brake slightly spongey.

slight diesel leak from spill rail pipe rectified.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,851 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brg noise on transmission..suspect rear axle diff. assy.

n/s dipped headlight out..bulb and fuse replaced.

o/s front tyre scrubbing inboard and out..n/s front tyre scrubbing outboard

o/s steering rack has free play to acceptable limit detected at steering wheel

screen damage to o/s lower outside of swept area

Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,559 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre scrubbed to x/s inbvoard..tracking required

o/s headlamp beam pattern high but adjusted to spec...

o/s lower windscreen damage below swept.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 102,539 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre scrubbed to x/s inbvoard..tracking required

o/s headlamp beam pattern high but adjusted to spec...

o/s lower windscreen damage below swept.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,220 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s beam pattern slightly diffused..

Fail 19 Dec 2011 91,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s beam pattern slightly diffused..

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,191 miles

o/s and n/s rear door check straps broken

o/s front tyre scrubbing inboard

slight damage to o/s and n/s rear lens

Fail 10 Dec 2010 80,191 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s rear door check straps broken

o/s front tyre scrubbing inboard

slight damage to o/s and n/s rear lens

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,338 miles

O/S REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGE....TEMPORART REPAIR

Fail 21 Dec 2009 71,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

O/S REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGE....TEMPORART REPAIR

Pass 15 Dec 2008 6,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,854 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 41,854 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 31,133 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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BD52 ETE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BD52 ETE, 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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BD52 ETE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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