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BF53 HJC

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,631 mi
Last recorded181,631 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 181,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 176,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 179,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 171,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 169,763 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Apr 2010 166,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 162,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 162,250 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 155,239 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 155,206 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 154,948 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 154,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,692 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 95,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BF53 HJC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF53 HJC, 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 BF53 HJC registered?

BF53 HJC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BF53 HJC safe to buy?

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