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BL53 TWE

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,551 mi
Last recorded210,551 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 210,551 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear comp valve stiff

Pass 24 Aug 2020 208,462 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2019 200,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 192,587 miles

All tyre walls cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear diff leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2018 192,578 miles

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)

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

All tyre walls cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2017 187,780 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both side (2.4.B.1c)

slight oil leak around engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Feb 2017 187,705 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working side and center (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both side (2.4.B.1c)

slight oil leak around engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Jan 2016 183,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 176,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 172,536 miles

Nearside side marker light not working

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Nov 2013 172,528 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside side marker light not working

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Nov 2012 171,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front marker light out

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 171,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front marker light out

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 170,169 miles

All four brake disks corroded on the inner edges

Both wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside of the steering rack worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 158,413 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 158,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 141,272 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 141,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 124,804 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 111,234 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 95,847 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 95,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TWE, 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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BL53 TWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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