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BF53 HJG

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,530 mi
Last recorded178,530 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 178,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 178,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 167,838 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 167,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 137,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 137,585 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 126,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 117,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,779 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 95,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) 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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BF53 HJG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJG, 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 BF53 HJG registered?

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

Is BF53 HJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 HJG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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