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BF53 HJE

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

187,657 mi
Last recorded187,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 187,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

body corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2023 187,652 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 183,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 183,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 12 Jan 2021 179,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 175,705 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 175,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 171,265 miles

glow plug light flashing

Fail 21 Jan 2019 171,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 166,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 161,753 miles

advise rear exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2016 156,775 miles

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

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

glow plug warning lamp flashing

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Jan 2016 156,772 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

glow plug warning lamp flashing

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jan 2015 150,986 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 145,353 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 145,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 18 Apr 2012 138,531 miles

nearside safty belt cover missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 136,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 136,915 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 134,403 miles

nearside seat belt receiver shroud missing - can function as intended

Fail 11 Mar 2010 134,388 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nearside seat belt receiver shroud missing - can function as intended

Pass 16 Mar 2009 130,162 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge feathered

offside rear service brake slightly low efficiency

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2009 130,161 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 123,355 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 123,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside outer seat belt receiver shroud missing

Pass 11 May 2007 109,346 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 109,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,256 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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BF53 HJE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BF53 HJE, 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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BF53 HJE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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