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BG53 URF

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,145 mi
Last recorded82,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 URF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,442 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,603 miles

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

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,048 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,816 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,729 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,784 miles

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

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

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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BG53 URF 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 75%.

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 BG53 URF, 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 BG53 URF registered?

BG53 URF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BG53 URF safe to buy?

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