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BL53 NHF

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,308 mi
Last recorded154,308 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 154,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 152,818 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 152,818 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 139,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front side light dim

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

Offside Rear oil leaking on to Brake back plate

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

parking brake performance only just met requirement

Fail 6 Jun 2017 129,022 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front side light dim

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

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

Offside Rear oil leaking on to Brake back plate

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,889 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Jul 2015 111,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,927 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

knock on steering

nine passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,328 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 69,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,260 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,517 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)

only three seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats near side front tyre wearing on outside edge and 2cuts to edge not exposing cords

Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,517 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

only three seats fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats near side front tyre wearing on outside edge and 2cuts to edge not exposing cords

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,574 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 26,654 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer shoulder

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,654 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer shoulder

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm

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 NHF 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 68.2%.

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 NHF, 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

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What year was BL53 NHF registered?

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

Is BL53 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 NHF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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