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BJ03 AUT

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

223,246 mi
Last recorded223,246 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 223,246 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 203,800 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 203,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2024 203,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023
Fail 13 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake shoes mounting plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 169,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 167,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 165,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 161,627 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 158,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 155,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 155,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 148,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 141,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plate lights dim

rear exhaust signs of fatigue

slight lift front ball joints

Pass 22 May 2013 136,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 131,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 126,184 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 120,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 113,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 106,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 100,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 83,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BJ03 AUT is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AUT, 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 BJ03 AUT registered?

BJ03 AUT is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is BJ03 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 AUT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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