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AJ54 URE

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,797 mi
Last recorded211,797 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 URE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 211,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 211,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion under front windscreen

exhaust poor condition

underside van corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 211,288 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 23 Oct 2023 209,654 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 206,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 199,628 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 189,708 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 189,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 183,045 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 183,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 173,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 169,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 154,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 141,537 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 141,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 138,688 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 138,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 130,525 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 130,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 122,048 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 104,634 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,526 miles

advise nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

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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AJ54 URE is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 126,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ54 URE, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ54 URE registered?

AJ54 URE is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is AJ54 URE safe to buy?

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