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LM53 YWY

2003 Volkswagen Derby

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

216,723 mi
Last recorded216,723 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Derby92,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 216,723 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 206,278 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 202,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 202,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 188,608 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 177,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 169,376 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 169,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 160,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 149,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 137,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 137,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,663 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 123,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 123,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres have cracks on outer and inner sidewalls

n/s mirror secured with tape

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,735 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 111,735 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 100,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,951 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,637 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 50,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,526 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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LM53 YWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Derby in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 92,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM53 YWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM53 YWY registered?

LM53 YWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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