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BD53 KRG

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,146 mi
Last recorded153,146 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 153,146 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 153,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 150,656 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 150,656 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 148,039 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 148,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 145,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 143,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 139,779 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear pipe mounting rubber split held up with cable tie's (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both U busses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 139,779 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear pipe mounting rubber split held up with cable tie's (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both U busses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 135,581 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 135,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 130,521 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ...Both Front... (2.7.3)

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 130,521 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ...Both Front... (2.7.3)

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 117,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,513 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 93,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,256 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,033 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 KRG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 KRG, 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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BD53 KRG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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