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BU03 NYL

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,388 mi
Last recorded111,388 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,698 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

small stone chip to centre of screen

Fail 2 Oct 2019 107,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear trye pressure low

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

engine oil leaks

small stone chip to centre of screen

Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,129 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 101,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb in wrong? (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb in wrong? (1.2.1b)

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

passenger door hinge insecure lower runner (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 1st row belt (5.2.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod rubbers both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

oil leaks

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,090 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 1st row belt not retracting (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam both (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 1st row belt (5.2.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod rubbers both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

oil leaks

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level stop light not working

Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

high level stop lamp n/w

seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

high level stop lamp n/w

seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,380 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,370 miles

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,160 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,392 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 49,335 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 41,998 miles

Brake servo damaged but its function is not impaired (3.6.D.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 36,212 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 36,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

nail in tyre

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 NYL is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NYL, 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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BU03 NYL is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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