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BU03 NYV

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

185,008 mi
Last recorded185,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 185,008 miles

Offside centre sill is slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 185,008 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective passenger seat (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 168,078 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 168,053 miles

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

N/S centre seat belt top guide broken

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

O/S inner to outter sill corroded

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

chip in screen

Fail 25 Mar 2015 168,037 miles

Exhaust fumes entering the driver's area (7.1.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

N/S centre seat belt top guide broken

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

O/S inner to outter sill corroded

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

chip in screen

Pass 6 Feb 2014 157,830 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2014 157,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2013 140,701 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2013 140,694 miles

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2013 140,690 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2012 138,419 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 138,419 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

o.s rear brake binding slightly

rear bumper n.s end cap missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 134,041 miles

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

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

f/t brake disc starting to corrod on inner faces

n/s/r corner bumper missing

windscreen has chip in zone a

Pass 9 Mar 2011 134,041 miles

windscreen has chip in zone a

f/t brake disc starting to corrod on inner faces

n/s/r corner bumper missing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 129,014 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 129,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 114,784 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 98,482 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 98,482 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

l/s/v pivot arm bushes have slight wear

Fail 8 Mar 2007 79,303 miles

Centre Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,303 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,959 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 60,958 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5c)

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 NYV is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

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

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