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BL03 KOW

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

326,793 mi
Last recorded326,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 326,793 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 319,977 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 319,670 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 313,033 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 312,322 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 311,923 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable snapped during test (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer cill has been filled but not holed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear door and sliding door is corroded at lower edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 300,297 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 291,902 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 291,338 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 281,734 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 281,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,360 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 68,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 68,239 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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BL03 KOW 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 BL03 KOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL03 KOW registered?

BL03 KOW is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is BL03 KOW safe to buy?

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