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BL53 NGU

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,576 mi
Last recorded156,576 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 156,576 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 144,809 miles

offside rear hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 130,738 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/rear hub seal seaping

Fail 15 Jul 2015 130,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

o/s/rear hub seal seaping

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 113,640 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 103,036 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 103,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,310 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 95,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,076 miles

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

vehicle designed to carry more than 12 passengers

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,267 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,368 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre scrub

Fail 3 Aug 2007 48,368 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,925 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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BL53 NGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

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

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