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CU53 FJY

2003 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

418,744 mi
Last recorded418,744 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 418,744 miles

Oil leak ()

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 418,741 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users cross member badly corroded (6.1.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 414,503 miles

rear body mounts corroded

rear chassis getting corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 412,167 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 412,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014

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

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 404,510 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to body floors/cross members

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2013 404,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to body floors/cross members

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2012 385,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 364,260 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 364,259 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 311,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 258,768 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 206,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 164,185 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 123,022 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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CU53 FJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU53 FJY, 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 CU53 FJY registered?

CU53 FJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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