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AK04 HYW

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

483,081 mi
Last recorded483,081 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 483,081 miles

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

Nearside side markers innop.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/front indicator lens damaged.

n/s/rear wheel binding.

Fail 10 May 2012 483,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside side markers innop.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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/front indicator lens damaged.

n/s/rear wheel binding.

Pass 5 May 2011 437,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

both front wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

front anti-rollbar D-bushes & droplinks worn

n/s/f indicator lense cracked - bulb showing slight white light.

n/s/f lower amber side marker not working

o/s/r outer brake pad appears to be getting slightly low

outer casing of both rear handbrake cables starting to rub through inside mounting brackets

Fail 4 May 2011 437,740 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

both front wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

front anti-rollbar D-bushes & droplinks worn

n/s/f indicator lense cracked - bulb showing slight white light.

n/s/f lower amber side marker not working

o/s/r outer brake pad appears to be getting slightly low

outer casing of both rear handbrake cables starting to rub through inside mounting brackets

Fail 22 Apr 2010 405,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 405,725 miles

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 343,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 279,144 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 276,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 203,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 202,552 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HYW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HYW, 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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AK04 HYW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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