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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN LT has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 17 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 271,284 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 15:53.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 12th October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

OU53YJJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 2027271,284 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Sills Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  13. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy Part Of System Missing (8.1.1 (a))
  14. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2026271,283 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  19. ADVISORY - Sills Corroded
  20. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  21. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  22. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy Part Of System Missing (8.1.1 (a))
  23. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20259TH OCTOBER 2026259,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside Corroded Leading From Brake Flexi-Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20249TH OCTOBER 2025249,812 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside Corroded Leading From Brake Flexi-Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Offside And Nearside (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Multiple Holes In Exhaust Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2024249,810 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working Wrong Filament Fitted Stop And Tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Vehicle Structure Is Deformed And Structural Rigidity Is Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside Corroded Leading From Brake Flexi-Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Offside And Nearside (5.3.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Just Before The Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Multiple Holes In Exhaust Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Brake Servo Defective Or Ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
  10. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20238TH OCTOBER 2024238,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside Slightly Corroded Leading From Brake Flexi-Hose (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2023238,930 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working Offside And Nearside (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside Slightly Corroded Leading From Brake Flexi-Hose (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202223RD SEPTEMBER 2023229,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To Sills
  5. ADVISORY - Sills Damaged
  6. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2022229,933 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Loose (7.1.1 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Seat Belt Missing (7.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To Sills
  13. ADVISORY - Sills Damaged
  14. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 202123RD SEPTEMBER 2022228,057 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Offside And Nearside Outer Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Seepage From Diff
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside Leading From Brake Flexi-Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 2021228,055 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pressure/vacuum Build Up Too Slow On Second Brake Application Brake Pedal Becomes Hard And Braking Effort Becomes Extremely Poor (1.1.3 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Offside And Nearside Outer Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Seepage From Diff
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside Leading From Brake Flexi-Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202028TH OCTOBER 2021219,127 MI
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 2020219,083 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JUNE 201830TH JUNE 2019208,198 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201730TH JUNE 2018202,388 MI
FAILED21ST JUNE 2017202,388 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED22ND JUNE 201630TH JUNE 2017200,919 MI
PASSED3RD JUNE 201530TH JUNE 2016197,801 MI
FAILED3RD JUNE 2015197,801 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED1ST JULY 201430TH JUNE 2015195,109 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - 1>brake Discs Slightly Worn/pitted/scored2>nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Getting Bold
FAILED30TH JUNE 2014195,106 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - 1>brake Discs Slightly Worn/pitted/scored2>nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Getting Bold
FAILED25TH JUNE 2014195,032 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  2. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  8. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  13. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  14. USER ENTERED - Nsf Tyre Worn Outer Edge
PASSED10TH MAY 20139TH MAY 2014191,585 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED9TH MAY 2013191,583 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED5TH JULY 201211TH JULY 2013188,624 MI
FAILED5TH JULY 2012188,624 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED12TH JULY 201111TH JULY 2012184,382 MI
FAILED12TH JULY 2011184,382 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST MARCH 201028TH FEBRUARY 2011178,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 2010177,914 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 200819TH OCTOBER 2009160,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2008160,244 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 200717TH OCTOBER 2008115,731 MI
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2007115,731 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 200617TH OCTOBER 200772,436 MI
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 200672,436 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

OU53YJJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 53% | MOT Failure Rate: 47%

OU53YJJ MOT Comments

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OU53YJJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 271,284 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,795 miles

OU53YJJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Lt with registration OU53YJJ was manufactured on Friday 17th October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 271,284 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,795 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 36 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Lt beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 17 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means OU53YJJ has a 53% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Lt has had 81 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 28 Major, 3 Dangerous and 27 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Lt is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does OU53YJJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 OU53YJJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is OU53YJJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 OU53YJJ does have Tax. Read more

When does OU53YJJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for OU53YJJ will expire in 8 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does OU53YJJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for OU53YJJ will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 12th October 2027. Read more

When did OU53YJJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for OU53YJJ was on Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 15:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has OU53YJJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for OU53YJJ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has OU53YJJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for OU53YJJ we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 53% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is OU53YJJ?

OU53YJJ is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Lt. Read more

How many miles has OU53YJJ done?

The odometer reading for OU53YJJ at the last MOT in October 2026 was 271,284 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,795 miles per year. Read more

How old is OU53YJJ?

The vehicle OU53YJJ was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th October 2003. Read more

What colour is OU53YJJ?

The official colour of OU53YJJ is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does OU53YJJ have?

OU53YJJ has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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