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AV04 FAF

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,050 mi
Last recorded182,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 182,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Section of dash obscured

Fail 4 Dec 2023 182,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre support bearing(rear) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake backplate rotted away

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Dec 2022 142,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate rusted through (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected as nearside (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 109,050 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges by starter motor clamp not secured to bolts and adrift (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate rusted through (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected as nearside (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 108,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 105,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,236 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 105,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,102 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,851 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 99,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,154 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,472 miles

slight play n/s rack end

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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AV04 FAF is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV04 FAF, 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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What year was AV04 FAF registered?

AV04 FAF is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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