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BD53 WUM

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 134,124 miles

O/S/F N/S/F INDICATOR LENSES CRACKED BOTH REAR LAMPS DAMAGED

OIL LEAK O/S/F

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WEEP N/S/R HUB SEAL

Pass 22 Nov 2011 120,245 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 119,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,558 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 106,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 91,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 77,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 62,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,129 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 WUM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Red 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 WUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 WUM registered?

BD53 WUM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is BD53 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 WUM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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