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BD53 LBZ

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,156 mi
Last recorded207,156 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 207,156 miles

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

clutch and brake padels s/worn

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 207,151 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

clutch and brake padels s/worn

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 182,104 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 182,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 160,809 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

play in all front axle roll bar bushes

play in load sensing valve lever pivot bush

Fail 11 Feb 2011 160,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

play in all front axle roll bar bushes

play in load sensing valve lever pivot bush

Pass 8 Feb 2010 142,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 124,818 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,727 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,156 miles

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

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 LBZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

BD53 LBZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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