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BN53 FWM

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,378 mi
Last recorded251,378 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 251,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 251,378 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 249,613 miles

Body corrosion

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front crack in indicator cover

Nearside Front wing mirror cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2019 248,279 miles

Body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff in rotation when jacked up

Fail 27 Feb 2019 248,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub - from inside drum. Brake fluid leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff in rotation when jacked up

Pass 6 Dec 2017 245,988 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Crack in cluster

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness from osr inner hub but no visible leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2016 244,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 244,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 244,471 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet cable brocken (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and op/s/d (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working and o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f adjuster brocken need new head lamps units (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function and o/s/f leaking (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 243,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 219,163 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 189,521 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on a corner

Pass 6 Oct 2012 159,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 139,053 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 139,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 131,703 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 131,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 124,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 115,551 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,923 miles

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 FWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

BN53 FWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BN53 FWM safe to buy?

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