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BT53 JYE

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,767 mi
Last recorded182,767 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 182,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

coolant hose chafing on refrigerant compressor

front bumper damaged/poor condition

fuel cap seal poor

rear bumper missing

rear differential rough

Pass 10 Nov 2015 172,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper blade rubber perished, still clearing screen

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 163,317 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 163,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 156,312 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 156,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 146,697 miles

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

screen some light scratching not obscuring vision

Fail 7 Nov 2012 146,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

screen some light scratching not obscuring vision

Pass 24 Oct 2011 138,395 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 125,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,212 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,813 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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BT53 JYE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BT53 JYE, 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 BT53 JYE registered?

BT53 JYE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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