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BU53 MZX

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,149 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 26,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,111 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,846 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,519 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,776 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 90,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 65,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,448 miles

slight play in front lower ball joints

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 MZX 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZX, 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

How do I check the history of BU53 MZX?

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What year was BU53 MZX registered?

BU53 MZX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is BU53 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 MZX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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