2003 Volkswagen LT · 1,047 MOT tests
2003 Volkswagen LT reliability
2003 Volkswagen LTs fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 LT years (1,047 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen LTs: 46%)
- 43.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen LTs: 46%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 150,156
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,047
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: about average for its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 22.8% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Volkswagen LT
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics30.5%
- Brakes22.8%
- Suspension11.4%
- Body, chassis and structure9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Steering4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.21%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 5.73%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Main beam headlamp not working 5.16%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Stop lamp not working 4.97%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.78%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.72%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.7%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (10.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.64%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (6.97%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen LT year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Volkswagen LT reliable?
2003 Volkswagen LTs fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 LT years (1,047 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Volkswagen LT MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.21% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (5.73% of tests), main beam headlamp not working (5.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Volkswagen LT have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Volkswagen LT shows 150,156 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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