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AK04 ZWS

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,477 mi
Last recorded133,477 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,477 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses lightly cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise inspection quite a bit of play ()

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate deteriorated

Nearside Rear lamp cover slightly damaged

Offside Front mirror cover slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cords

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from front of engine ()

both no plates slightly dim

Fail 10 Mar 2017 133,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter under vehicle (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side loading door skin corroded and adrift along bottom of door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades badly torn (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses lightly cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise inspection quite a bit of play ()

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate deteriorated

Nearside Rear lamp cover slightly damaged

Offside Front mirror cover slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cords

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from front of engine ()

both no plates slightly dim

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,638 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 128,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x1 at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 127,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,739 miles

slight play in nsf steering arm

Fail 27 Feb 2014 124,739 miles

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

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

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

earth wire corroded off

slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 1 Mar 2013 122,836 miles

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

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

exhaust / number plate lights

Fail 21 Feb 2013 122,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust / number plate lights

Pass 19 Oct 2011 112,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,716 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut / park brake travel

Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,594 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on wall

Pass 17 Oct 2007 81,750 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 81,743 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 78,303 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 78,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

all tyres cut in tread

nearside parking brake performance low

offside front tyre cut in outer 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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AK04 ZWS 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 61.1%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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