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BX53 TWG

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

285,416 mi
Last recorded285,416 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 TWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 285,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 266,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2020 252,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all chassis slightly corroded covered in under seal

Pass 26 Sep 2019 243,578 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

batery poor security

damage on screen and less than 10mm dia

small oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Sep 2019 243,562 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced with in seat base mounting perscribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded park brake leaver mounting perscribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

batery poor security

damage on screen and less than 10mm dia

small oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2018 225,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

l/h and r/h rear brake back plates corroded and poor

Fail 16 Aug 2018 225,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

l/h and r/h rear brake back plates corroded and poor

Pass 1 Aug 2017 214,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 214,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 203,914 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 203,886 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 194,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 180,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2013 154,660 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 139,534 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 121,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 110,144 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 110,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 74,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,418 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 51,418 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BX53 TWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX53 TWG, 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 BX53 TWG registered?

BX53 TWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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