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BL53 VTM

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

209,808 mi
Last recorded209,808 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 209,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 199,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 188,962 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 178,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shaft seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Shaft seal leaking

Pass 24 May 2022 168,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shaft seal leaking

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

Fail 24 May 2022 168,184 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shaft seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2021 160,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle offside and nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 152,288 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 152,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,535 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 135,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,757 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 130,756 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 121,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,875 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 113,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,514 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,166 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,362 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,320 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,397 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 VTM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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