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CP03 BYC

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,171 mi
Last recorded168,171 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 168,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight damage to the tyre sidewall

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

windscreen damaged but not in direct view

Fail 1 Sep 2017 168,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight damage to the tyre sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

windscreen damaged but not in direct view

Pass 27 Aug 2016 148,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 136,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f steering rack has slight play in it.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 117,323 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 112,446 miles

THE NEARSIDE STEERING TIE-ROD IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,560 miles

THE NEARSIDE OF THE STEERING RACK IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 105,004 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARM LOWER BUSH IS SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSH IS SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,412 miles

THE OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,144 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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CP03 BYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP03 BYC, 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 CP03 BYC registered?

CP03 BYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is CP03 BYC safe to buy?

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