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BU03 OFE

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,137 mi
Last recorded127,137 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear lamps damaged.

Fail 8 Aug 2025 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear lamps damaged.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,258 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear lamps damaged but not affecting the colourof the light emitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged but not affecting any colours of the various bulbs.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 118,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged but not affecting any colours of the various bulbs

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,114 miles

both outer sills rusty but not structural

Fail 10 Sep 2020 118,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both outer sills rusty but not structural

rear exhaust pipe touching leaf spring

Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,744 miles

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

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

both front b/discs corroded and in poor condition

w/screen cracked across lower edge

Fail 15 Aug 2017 115,744 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front b/discs corroded and in poor condition

n/s n/p lamp inop

w/screen cracked across lower edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,978 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,697 miles

NOTE screen damage in zone A is ON 10mm dia

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

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

adv nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 96,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

NOTE screen damage in zone A is ON 10mm dia

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

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

adv complete underside has been undersealed

adv nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 93,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,716 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,452 miles

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

damage to n/s/r light lens.

front pipe exhaust minor leak.

joint betweemcat/centre exhaust leaking/deteriorating.

n/s/r inner tyre wall starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

o/s+n/s handbrake close to full travel.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 83,442 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

damage to n/s/r light lens.

front pipe exhaust minor leak.

joint between cat/centre exhaust leaking.

n/s handbrake close to full travel.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,412 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust minor leak.

joint between cat/centre exhausts leaking.

n/s handbrake close to full travel.

o/s+n/s/r brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,343 miles

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

damage to n/s/r light lens.

joint between centre/cat exhaust leaking.

rear brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 82,334 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s/r light lens.

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

front+rear brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

joint between centre/cat exhaust leaking.

o/s/f brake disc pitted/corroded close to acceptable limits.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,909 miles

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

handbrake close to full travel.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

play in steering rack/system.

rear brake discs deteriorating.

rear brake discs pitted/corroding.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 78,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

handbrake close to full travel.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

play in steering rack/system.

rear brake discs deteriorating.

rear brake discs pitted/corroding.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 58,679 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 58,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 OFE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 OFE, 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 OFE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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