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AK04 ZWG

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,725 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 100,551 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,268 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,613 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,035 miles

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

Steering arms on the rack have slight play on the inner joints

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering arms on the rack have slight play on the inner joints

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,191 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside door mirror has slight damage

Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,409 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,162 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,714 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 ZWG is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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