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BD53 AUW

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,810 mi
Last recorded220,810 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 220,810 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 220,810 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 173,927 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 135,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,013 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 85,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,689 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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BD53 AUW 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 71.4%.

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 BD53 AUW, 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 BD53 AUW registered?

BD53 AUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is BD53 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 AUW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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