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BG53 WPX

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,419 mi
Last recorded156,419 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 156,419 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2019 153,051 miles

oil leak

oil leak brake pipoes rrusted

Fail 16 Jun 2019 153,051 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

oil leak

oil leak brake pipoes rrusted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 150,599 miles

slight crack n/s screen

Fail 15 Jun 2018 150,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

slight crack n/s screen

Pass 23 Jun 2017 150,485 miles

hand brake travelbrake pipes rusted crack n/s screen

Pass 24 Jun 2016 147,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,785 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 139,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,552 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 881,441 miles

Accelerator pedal broken

Exhaust centre box corroded and slight leak

Exhaust pipe corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R light chipped and cracked

Fail 7 May 2013 88,143 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust centre box corroded and slight leak

Exhaust pipe corroded at rear

Accelerator pedal broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R light chipped and cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2012 70,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,989 miles

front + rear discs worn

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 61,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,207 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,089 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,345 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,094 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,094 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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BG53 WPX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

BG53 WPX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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