CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL53 NHE

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,149 mi
Last recorded145,149 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 145,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 136,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Light scratch on offside screen

Offside & nearside wipers slightly smearing screen

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 127,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Light scratch on offside screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside & nearside wipers slightly smearing screen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,854 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 110,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nine seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,494 miles

severn seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,684 miles

Slight knocking noise coming from steering system

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,786 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 74,785 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,548 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 68,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,316 miles

ONLY 5 SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST HANDBRAKE QUADRANT SLIGHTLY SIZED

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,257 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 23,251 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light in op

nearside front tyre scrub (outer shoulder)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,251 miles

high level brake light in op

nearside front tyre scrub (outer shoulder)

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
Full Volkswagen Lt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL53 NHE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL53 NHE?

You can check the full history of BL53 NHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL53 NHE registered?

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

Is BL53 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 NHE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL53 NHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL53 NHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.