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AO54 ZXV

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,164 mi
Last recorded82,164 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 82,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door panel holed and corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various rails and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion over parts of underbody.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at parts of underbody and suspension

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion over parts of underbody

wipers do not auto park

Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tipper bed heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,579 miles

tipper bed holed and corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded at bulkhead next to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

load sense valve stiff

Fail 25 Sep 2017 77,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable snaped (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at bulkhead next to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

load sense valve stiff

tipper bed holed and corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,397 miles

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

tipper floor corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 77,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tipper floor corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,063 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,686 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,686 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,117 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 56,117 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,047 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,117 miles

all brake discs corroded

cut in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2011 43,117 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,882 miles

n/s steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 1,240 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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AO54 ZXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO54 ZXV, 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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AO54 ZXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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