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BN53 FVP

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,255 mi
Last recorded167,255 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 FVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 167,255 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 167,255 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 153,316 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Warning light flashing on dash

Fail 16 Sep 2010 152,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Warning light flashing on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,195 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 131,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 116,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 103,089 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 103,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 79,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 79,639 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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 FVP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

BN53 FVP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BN53 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 FVP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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