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BL53 NFY

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,907 mi
Last recorded172,907 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 NFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 172,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 164,137 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 154,811 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 146,324 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 146,324 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 131,655 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 131,635 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear service brake / park brake req attention.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 118,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear axle halfshaft seal weeping

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,567 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,198 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 79,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,926 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 60,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,493 miles

four passenger seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,251 miles

ONLY FOUR PASSENGER SEAT FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST. VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO CARRY MORE PASSENGER'S

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,006 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 45,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,819 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 31,819 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,454 miles

Rear Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

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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BL53 NFY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 NFY, 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 BL53 NFY registered?

BL53 NFY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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