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BL53 NGV

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,169 mi
Last recorded179,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 179,169 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 179,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 168,301 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 168,296 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 162,811 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 148,694 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 148,652 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 136,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 136,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 128,493 miles

Aux belt area noisey

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 128,493 miles

Aux belt area noisey

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,060 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear hub seal has a misting of oil on the outor backing plate

Fail 12 Jul 2013 115,060 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads 2/3 worn

o/s/rear hub seal has a misting of oil on the outor backing plate

rear senser wire worn through

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,391 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 94,391 miles

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,240 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,875 miles

only three seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of more seats being applied

Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,577 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,577 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside marker light in op

offside side marker light in op

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,771 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 25,771 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NGV is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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