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BL53 NGO

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,987 mi
Last recorded125,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 125,987 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 125,987 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 117,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,068 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,035 miles

Nearside rear hub seal slightly damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,035 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear hub seal slightly damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,324 miles

has slight play in o/s rack end

very slight hub seal leak on n/s rear

Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,324 miles

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

has slight play in o/s rack end

very slight hub seal leak on n/s rear

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,994 miles

Starter motor noisey on start up

Fail 17 Aug 2012 74,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Starter motor noisey on start up

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,954 miles

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,954 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,239 miles

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

cut to off side rear tyre outer wall not exposing cords

Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut to off side rear tyre outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,580 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eleven passenger seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats near side rear tyre wearing on inside and outside

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,402 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,222 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 22,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,336 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight 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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BL53 NGO is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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