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AP54 GJV

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,078 mi
Last recorded183,078 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 GJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 183,078 miles

Central Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Corrosion below windscreen

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2026 183,065 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS & OS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Corrosion below windscreen

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 179,752 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sides outer/under-sills corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2023 177,931 miles

both sides outer/under-sills corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2023 177,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both sides outer/under-sills corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2022 175,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer-sill rusted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer-sill rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 172,699 miles

both sides outer-sills corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 172,699 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

both sides outer-sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 167,604 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 167,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 162,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system rusted

Fail 9 May 2019 162,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system rusted

Pass 9 May 2018 157,369 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 153,929 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (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)

Nearside Rear outer sill has corrosion

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 150,162 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 150,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 147,134 miles

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

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation and corrosion exhaust system

nearside rear brake sligh binding

Pass 9 May 2014 146,351 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 146,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 146,278 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 146,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 134,308 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 108,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,969 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 74,757 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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AP54 GJV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP54 GJV, 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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AP54 GJV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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