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LR52 TAV

2003 Volkswagen Multivan

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,290 mi
Last recorded125,290 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Multivan124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 TAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 125,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling Brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 123,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 123,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

2 passenger seats removed and seat belts removed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,497 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wiper blades smeary

oil leak engine

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 104,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight height adjuster missing from light switch, however no wiring seen

rear fog light switch not clearly marked

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,238 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 100,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,484 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 97,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust silencer missing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,625 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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LR52 TAV is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 124,847 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR52 TAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LR52 TAV registered?

LR52 TAV is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LR52 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 TAV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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