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BL53 NHM

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,926 mi
Last recorded157,926 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 157,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inop

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 157,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeps around engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 156,964 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 156,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 155,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 154,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 152,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 149,049 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip worn

Nearside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

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

Fail 29 May 2019 149,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti slip worn

Nearside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

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

Pass 30 May 2018 140,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 132,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 118,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,945 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,937 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,585 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,775 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,338 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 NHM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL53 NHM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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