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M203 DCV

1995 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

161,718 mi
Last recorded161,718 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Lt129,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 DCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 161,718 miles

ALL BUSHES PERISHED

UNDERBODY AND ALL COMPONENTS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 10 Feb 2025 161,609 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2024 161,404 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

power steering noisy

underbody undersealed heavily

Pass 12 Jan 2023 161,114 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2022 160,657 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

power steering noisey

Pass 12 Apr 2019 159,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

driver foot step slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2019 159,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 159,337 miles

Offside seat belt stalk cover missing

hole in o/s footwell

slight play in steering idler

Fail 6 Sep 2017 159,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x exhaust rubbers worn (7.1.1)

Offside seat belt stalk cover missing

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

hole in o/s footwell

slight play in steering idler

Pass 18 Aug 2016 158,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside steering idle drop arm bush slight movement

Fail 16 Aug 2016 158,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside steering idle drop arm bush slight movement

Pass 13 Aug 2015 158,084 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirror cracked

o/s seat belt stalk cover missing

slight play in steering idler

Fail 11 Aug 2015 158,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad cracking to o/s front tyre

n/s mirror cracked

o/s seat belt stalk cover missing

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Aug 2014 157,904 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 11 Aug 2014 157,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 23 May 2013 157,148 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 157,148 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 156,779 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 156,779 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 155,457 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly out of shape

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 153,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front door check strap missing

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 153,610 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front door check strap missing

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2008 149,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 149,105 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 147,224 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 147,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 145,714 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 145,714 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s wiper blade split slight play in n/s and o/s steering idler arms

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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M203 DCV is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 129,558 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M203 DCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M203 DCV is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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