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BL53 NHG

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,081 mi
Last recorded114,081 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,105 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,105 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 83,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,355 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,805 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 53,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,166 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 41,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,959 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 32,959 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,782 miles

Rear Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

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 NHG 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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

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

Is BL53 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 NHG 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.

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