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BN53 BAU

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,068 mi
Last recorded72,068 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 71,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 70,153 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 70,153 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,499 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,499 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,970 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 68,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 67,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,532 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed behind drivers seat (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,082 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 50,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,253 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 41,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 May 2012 41,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,150 miles

windscreen stone chipped in swept area

Fail 8 Apr 2011 39,149 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

All tyres over 8 Years old

windscreen stone chipped in swept area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,449 miles

rear number plate faded but still legible

small chips in screen

Fail 5 Mar 2008 22,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate faded but still legible

small chips in screen

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,607 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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BN53 BAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN53 BAU, 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 BN53 BAU registered?

BN53 BAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BN53 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 BAU shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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