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BU53 MZJ

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

307,984 mi
Last recorded307,984 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 307,984 miles

n/s/r outer tyre nail in tread. too close to edage

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 9 Oct 2010 292,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Steering rack noisey lock to lock.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 292,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Steering rack noisey lock to lock.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 283,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 268,887 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 268,887 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre scrub on outer shoulder

Pass 25 Oct 2007 226,236 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 226,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 163,641 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 163,613 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

excessive handbrake travel

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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BU53 MZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU53 MZJ, 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 BU53 MZJ registered?

BU53 MZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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