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BL53 NGE

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

155,814 mi
Last recorded155,814 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 155,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 155,216 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 155,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 1st row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged 1st row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

10 passenger seats at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2023 150,803 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 150,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 148,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 146,097 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 146,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 145,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 140,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 140,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 133,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,441 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 118,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,240 miles

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,195 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 99,195 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 97,767 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 97,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 81,815 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,875 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 68,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

new rear panel fitted behind bumper

slight noise from off side front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,205 miles

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

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

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

slight cut/graze in n/s/f side wall tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,064 miles

only two seats fitted at time of test. excluding driver

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,489 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,489 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,934 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 25,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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 NGE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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