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BG53 WPR

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

300,260 mi
Last recorded300,260 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 300,260 miles

All brake pipes rusty

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2017 300,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

All brake pipes rusty

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2016 293,911 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 293,801 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

ALL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 284,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 276,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes have greased

Pass 18 Nov 2013 265,462 miles

Centre Rear Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 246,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 230,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 212,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 212,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 180,547 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 180,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 143,662 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 12 Nov 2007 109,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 74,394 miles

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

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 WPR is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WPR, 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 BG53 WPR registered?

BG53 WPR is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BG53 WPR safe to buy?

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