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BF03 OBH

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

218,267 mi
Last recorded218,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 218,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 212,423 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff seapage

Pass 6 Jul 2022 200,887 miles

Nearside Rear hub seepage/ mist of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 178,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Half shaft seepage/ misting of oil

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 169,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 162,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2019 162,145 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 158,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate has slight oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 152,578 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak on brake back plate

Fail 3 Mar 2017 152,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak on brake back plate

Offside Centre marker light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 150,063 miles

Nearside Rear Front half of mud guard missing

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal leaking

Offside Centre marker light removed

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

Oil leak under engine

Pass 23 Mar 2015 145,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight oil leak on n/s rear brake backplate

Pass 20 Mar 2014 134,516 miles

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

Oil leak N/s rear brake back plate

Oil leak under engine

Pass 27 Mar 2013 123,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

load bed deteriorated

nsr side maker light missing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,619 miles

N/s door mirror insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak on n/s rear brake back plate

Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,709 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,863 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,555 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 87,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 67,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,982 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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BF03 OBH is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BF03 OBH, 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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BF03 OBH is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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