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BK53 JWC

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,758 mi
Last recorded130,758 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 JWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded + covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 128,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 128,928 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking Pipe from Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (Marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (Marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre of Sill Holed x2 (Marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and floor Holed x2 (Marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 128,327 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 128,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,331 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,677 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,805 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,013 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,884 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,699 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,699 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front discs corroded .

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,017 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 57,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,112 miles

handbrake has a long travel.lower rear shock bushes appear to have moved out of centre.rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 10 Oct 2008 43,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,909 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 33,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,350 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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BK53 JWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BK53 JWC, 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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BK53 JWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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