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BD52 PWU

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,522 miles

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 70,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2025 70,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 69,660 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 68,533 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all, just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs poor due to standing

Fail 18 Feb 2023 68,533 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all, just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs poor due to standing

Pass 19 Feb 2022 67,381 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 67,381 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,620 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,077 miles

front roll bar bushes have slight play

nearside front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,534 miles

front lower ball joints slight lift

front roll bar bushes slight play

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,561 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 53,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,672 miles

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

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

o/s/r bumper end missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre, has cut to sidewall,not to fabric/cords

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,228 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 37,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,694 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,260 miles

hand brake travel requires adjustment

wiper blades split

Pass 23 May 2006 9,726 miles

spare tyre defective

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 PWU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWU, 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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What year was BD52 PWU registered?

BD52 PWU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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