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BL53 NHJ

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,179 mi
Last recorded149,179 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 149,179 miles

engine oil

Pass 1 Mar 2024 147,340 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 146,664 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 146,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 143,073 miles

Offside 2nd row outer seatbelt buckle has tape applied

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2022 143,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside 2nd row outer seatbelt buckle has tape applied

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,041 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,587 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 131,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 126,233 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 126,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 119,272 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,112 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 103,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,626 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 73,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,738 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 33,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,000 miles

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 NHJ 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 79.2%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

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

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