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BU03 OCF

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,931 mi
Last recorded180,931 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 180,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 178,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 175,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 168,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 163,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 145,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 139,007 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 133,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 133,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,669 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,755 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 90,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

slight noise from neasrside rear wheel possible bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,210 miles

front indicator bulbs will soon require replacing.

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 OCF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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