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BL53 NHO

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,726 mi
Last recorded155,726 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 155,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 155,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 142,201 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 142,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,305 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,322 miles

N/S/R Half shaft seal leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2012 100,322 miles

N/S/R Half shaft seal leaking

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,707 miles

ONLY THREE PASSENGER SEAT'S FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST.VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO CARRY MORE PASSENGER'S.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,570 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,570 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,982 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 24,982 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre scrub

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 NHO is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

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

Is BL53 NHO safe to buy?

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