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BN53 VSC

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,938 mi
Last recorded142,938 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 142,938 miles

o/s/f shocker has slight movement at the top bush, n/s/r light lenz cracked, major oil leak, hand brake travel,all brake hoses have cracks close to reach the cords, front discs scored

Fail 18 Dec 2012 142,938 miles

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

Centre Front 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/f shocker has slight movement at the top bush, n/s/r light lenz cracked, major oil leak, hand brake travel,all brake hoses have cracks close to reach the cords, front discs scored

Pass 17 Dec 2011 128,574 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 128,556 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,358 miles

both front ball joints have slight lift

front brake discs worn/deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Dec 2010 118,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front ball joints have slight lift

front brake discs worn/deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,490 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 107,490 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,603 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,603 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2007 73,443 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 51,116 miles

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

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 VSC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

BN53 VSC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BN53 VSC safe to buy?

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