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LK53 UNT

2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,721 mi
Last recorded123,721 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta90,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

slightly engine oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 114,633 miles

Engine management light on

Front poor beam pattern both headlamps close to excessive

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,044 miles

engine management light illuiminated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 97,203 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light stays on

headlamps come on when handbrake released

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,193 miles

Oil leak

dipped headlamps come on when handbrake is released

engine management light on

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

dipped headlamps come on when handbrake is released

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,488 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,571 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,692 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 56,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

boot stiff

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,254 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Dec 2008 24,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

tyres perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

tyres perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,534 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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LK53 UNT is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 90,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK53 UNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK53 UNT registered?

LK53 UNT is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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