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BG03 UPC

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,849 mi
Last recorded90,849 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 90,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,664 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 88,661 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,554 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,250 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 78,648 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,396 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 67,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,546 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r corner bumper trim missing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,716 miles

o/s/r corner bumper trim missing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,223 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,701 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 35,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 23,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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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BG03 UPC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BG03 UPC, 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 BG03 UPC registered?

BG03 UPC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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