MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front wheel bearings have slight play.half shaft seals at rear weaping oil
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front wheel bearings have slight play.half shaft seals at rear weaping oil
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake slide sticking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear axle inner seal weaping on brake disc back plate
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear axle inner seal weaping on brake disc back plate
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
body detteriated inciuding floor
play o/s steering rack
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pick up body detteriated including floor.
Play o/s steering rack.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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BN53 DYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DYC, 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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BN53 DYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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