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BJ03 ARF

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,756 mi
Last recorded179,756 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ARF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 179,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 172,918 miles

Offside Front slight wear on outer edge of tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2018 172,917 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight wear on outer edge of tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2017 167,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front anti roll bar links and d bushes worn

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 160,487 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 158,566 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2.slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link pin bushes.

3. Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 158,564 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2.slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link pin bushes.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 154,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 154,203 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 146,160 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 146,160 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 137,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 131,309 miles

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

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

both front tyres edges worn

front and rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 124,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 117,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 100,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 76,817 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 58,216 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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BJ03 ARF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ03 ARF, 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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BJ03 ARF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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