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BN53 GZR

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,499 mi
Last recorded123,499 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 121,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 119,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 117,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 111,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,996 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,617 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush O/S & N/S - D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S - ball joints to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - surface corrosion (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,640 miles

Brake pedal rubber - Slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,640 miles

Brake pedal rubber - Slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,069 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 49,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,656 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 GZR is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

BN53 GZR is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 GZR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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