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BN53 FWF

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 142,012 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake servo operation poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged latch cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror head badly damaged with jagged edges keep under observation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 142,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake servo operation poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged latch cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror head badly damaged with jagged edges keep under observation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 138,204 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake servo operation poor

Fail 23 Jun 2017 138,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake servo operation poor

Pass 13 Jun 2016 134,063 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured broken (1.2.1e)

nearside front and nearside rear wings corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured broken (1.2.1e)

nearside front and nearside rear wings corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 125,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,750 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 111,245 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 111,245 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 105,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 80,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,148 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 71,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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 FWF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN53 FWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 FWF registered?

BN53 FWF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BN53 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 FWF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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