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BD53 LCM

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,983 mi
Last recorded95,983 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 95,983 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

warning lamp flashing on dash

Fail 25 Feb 2009 95,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm balljoints have movement nearing limit

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

strong advise front brake pads worn very low [ cannot see inner pads clearly to ascertain wear but are clearly worn near limit discs and pads recommended ASAP

warning lamp flashing on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,547 miles

advise movement in o/s/f lower arm balljoint n/s/f lower joint has slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2008 74,544 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise movement in o/s/f lower arm balljoint n/s/f lower joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre tread worn low

warning lamp on dash requires investigation

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,818 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm balljoints have movement o/s most but within manufacters specified limit

advise spare tyre tread low

strong advise cracking in n/s/f and o/s/f tyres o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2007 54,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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 LCM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LCM, 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 LCM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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