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BL53 NHH

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

170,127 mi
Last recorded170,127 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 170,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 170,127 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill next to front spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 167,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside central outline marker inop

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 160,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,669 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission seal slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 141,018 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 137,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 132,983 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 132,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,818 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 14 Jun 2016 110,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 7 Jul 2015 105,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 105,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 68,162 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,070 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,717 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

one seat fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,717 miles

one seat fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,861 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 36,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 28,161 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside rear hub seal leaking. †

nail in tyre

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 NHH is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL53 NHH shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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