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BX53 TYA

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

293,820 mi
Last recorded293,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 293,820 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes have only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 31 Jul 2024 293,709 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 293,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 293,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear advise slight misting of oil rear hub seal

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 292,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 289,939 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 286,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 271,863 miles

Fuel cap worn

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Slight leak from hub seal

Parking brake recording low effort

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 245,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 222,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 203,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 183,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 164,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 147,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 127,222 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 108,041 miles

chip near side windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,481 miles

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 TYA is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

BX53 TYA is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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