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BN53 FWG

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,943 mi
Last recorded149,943 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 149,943 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 147,680 miles

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

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

Slight Play In Front Antiroll Bar Bushes

Fail 17 Oct 2014 147,668 miles

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

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

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

Slight Play In Front Antiroll Bar Bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2013 144,975 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

all brake discs worn

slight corrosion to body

warning lamp on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2012 141,247 miles

Diff leak.

Front brake discs pitted/corroded.

Front number plate cracked, readable.

O/S/F anti-roll bar d-rubber has slight movement.

Oil leak.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 132,370 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 132,363 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 122,976 miles

Brake pad warning light lit on dash.

Brake pedal creeps down but locks when applied hard. Passed brake test and no leaks observed.

N/S/F steering has slight play in inner tie rod.

Oil leak.

Reverse light inoperative.

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar d-rubber.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 122,976 miles

Brake pad warning light lit on dash.

Brake pedal creeps down but locks when applied hard. Passed brake test and no leaks observed.

N/S/F steering has slight play in inner tie rod.

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

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

Oil leak.

Reverse light inoperative.

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar d-rubber.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 95,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 85,713 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wear in steering rack

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,648 miles

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

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 FWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

BN53 FWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is BN53 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 FWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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