MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/r outer tyre nail in tread. too close to edage
o/s/r inner tyre flat
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Steering rack noisey lock to lock.
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.
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BU53 MZJ safe to buy?
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