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AK04 BXJ

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,549 mi
Last recorded157,549 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 157,549 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 156,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 156,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 153,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just met pass requirements

Pass 28 Aug 2017 152,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 148,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 135,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,553 miles

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

noise from steering rack on shake test

Fail 18 Feb 2010 73,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cab marker lights inop

n/s and o/s side markers inop

slight lift in front and rear anti roll bar jonits

slight lift n/s front ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,861 miles

cab marker lights inop

n/s and o/s side markers inop

slight lift in front and rear anti roll bar jonits

slight lift n/s front ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,275 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,275 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,292 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 39,226 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,226 miles

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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AK04 BXJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK04 BXJ, 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.

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What year was AK04 BXJ registered?

AK04 BXJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is AK04 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 BXJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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