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BJ03 HYW

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,798 mi
Last recorded196,798 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 196,798 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 196,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 193,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 190,961 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 190,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 189,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 183,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 30 Apr 2015 183,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 5 Mar 2014 182,778 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY AT INNER FIXING

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 180,012 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 180,012 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 174,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms have slight play at inner fixing

Fail 16 Mar 2011 167,102 miles

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 16 Mar 2011 167,102 miles

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 25 Mar 2010 158,345 miles

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

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

load sensor valve slightly sticking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 148,370 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 148,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 143,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 124,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 112,539 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 HYW 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 BJ03 HYW, 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 HYW is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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