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BU03 OFJ

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,458 mi
Last recorded144,458 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 144,458 miles

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Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 144,458 miles

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

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

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Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 121,585 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 121,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 99,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jul 2008 99,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2007 80,736 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 80,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

os bodywork damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2006 65,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 OFJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 OFJ registered?

BU03 OFJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is BU03 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 OFJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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