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BD53 LBN

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

381,416 mi
Last recorded381,416 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 381,416 miles

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

Nearside mirror bracket loose

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2009 381,416 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror bracket loose

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 332,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s upper windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 19 Nov 2008 332,538 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

n/s upper windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 3 Jan 2008 284,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 284,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 214,690 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 214,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 LBN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD53 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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