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AK04 BYC

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,831 mi
Last recorded124,831 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2010 124,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 124,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 104,394 miles

Oil leak

Stone chip in N/S head light

Fail 19 May 2009 104,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Stone chip in N/S head light

Pass 23 May 2008 84,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres tread depth getting low

Fail 23 May 2008 84,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres tread depth getting low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,842 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and is wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2007 47,842 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and is wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack

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 BYC is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AK04 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

AK04 BYC is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AK04 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 BYC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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