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BU53 MZN

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,450 mi
Last recorded160,450 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 160,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 160,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 155,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 155,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 137,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 137,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,994 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,816 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt worn /out of shape.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 96,816 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt worn /out of shape.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,071 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,172 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 65,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,468 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 53,468 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MZN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MZN, 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 BU53 MZN registered?

BU53 MZN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BU53 MZN safe to buy?

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