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BU03 HHJ

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,493 mi
Last recorded132,493 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 HHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 132,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 127,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,357 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 121,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2012 108,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,043 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear tyres getting low

Fail 15 Apr 2011 103,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,490 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,037 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

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

handbrake lever travel nearing limit

load valve stiff

rear outline markers inop n/s & o/s

Fail 2 Apr 2009 85,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

handbrake lever travel nearing limit

load valve stiff

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

rear outline markers inop n/s & o/s

Pass 21 Apr 2008 77,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,003 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,295 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 67,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

near side front head lamp is damagded but not effecting beam setting

off side front bottom ball joint has slight play in it

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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BU03 HHJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU03 HHJ, 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 BU03 HHJ registered?

BU03 HHJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is BU03 HHJ safe to buy?

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