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BN53 DXP

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,682 mi
Last recorded209,682 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 209,682 miles

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

Oil leak

cuts in tyres

fanbelt cracked

n/s front tyre badly cracked

o/s front tyre close to limit

rear exhaust corroded & holed

Pass 3 Sep 2013 207,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 204,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 199,805 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 199,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 194,201 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 194,175 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 188,335 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 188,326 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 180,143 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 180,121 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 170,860 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 158,872 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 158,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp lens cracked

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 DXP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

BN53 DXP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 DXP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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