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BU03 OAN

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

114,943 mi
Last recorded114,943 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,943 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 114,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected backing plate corroded affecting handbrake retaining spring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 112,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 112,919 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 110,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 106,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front wheels bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 106,789 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front wheels bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 95,014 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 90,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 86,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,575 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,000 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,597 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,597 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,915 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,612 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 56,838 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 54,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,255 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 47,255 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,153 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 35,153 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center seat belt buckle cover missing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

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 OAN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 BU03 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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