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BX53 TYK

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,975 mi
Last recorded182,975 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 182,975 miles

both centre propshaft rubber coupling cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2026 182,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding advise disc has been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both centre propshaft rubber coupling cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2025 164,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 146,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end play

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 133,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam seal rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 133,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam seal rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,918 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,193 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 124,490 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 119,892 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,910 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 100,417 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 100,417 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,190 miles

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

handbrake effort just passed needs attention

Fail 10 Oct 2006 76,190 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake effort just passed needs attention

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 TYK is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TYK, 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 BX53 TYK registered?

BX53 TYK is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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