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BJ03 MRU

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

27,753 mi
Last recorded27,753 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 27,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 270,838 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leaks

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr light lens damaged

osr light lens cracked

play in nsf hub

play in steering system

stone chip in nsf headlamp

Fail 12 Jun 2013 270,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leaks

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr light lens damaged

osr light lens cracked

play in nsf hub

play in steering system

stone chip in nsf headlamp

Pass 22 Jun 2012 238,342 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front suspension weak

n/s/ rack gaitor poor

n/s/f flex brake pipe cracking

n/s/head lamp damaged

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f roll bar d bush poor

oil leaks

rear reg plate poor

slight wear in front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jun 2012 238,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/ rack gaitor poor

n/s/f flex brake pipe cracking

n/s/head lamp damaged

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f roll bar d bush poor

oil leaks

rear reg plate poor

slight wear in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2011 196,676 miles

n/s/head lamp holed/ n/s/f shocker weak & damp/brake rubber worn/ play in n/s/f wheel bearing/ hand brake travel high/ front reg plate poor/ oil leaks

Fail 21 Jun 2011 196,674 miles

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

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/head lamp holed/ n/s/f shocker weak & damp/brake rubber worn/ play in n/s/f wheel bearing/ hand brake travel high/ front reg plate poor/ oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2010 165,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/r back plate damp / oil leaks / stone chip n/s headlamp / hsnd brake high / slight play o/s ball joint / n/s door handle broke /

Fail 14 Jun 2010 165,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/r back plate damp / oil leaks / stone chip n/s headlamp / hsnd brake high / slight play o/s ball joint / n/s door handle broke /

Pass 8 Jun 2009 133,756 miles

slight leak from offside rear hub seal

Fail 8 Jun 2009 133,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from offside rear hub seal

Pass 12 Jun 2008 111,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 86,418 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 60,608 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 60,608 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 MRU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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