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AV54 XHX

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,320 mi
Last recorded218,320 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 218,320 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over sub frame and oth inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 215,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 207,040 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 206,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working high level. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front side marker lamp in/op.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 195,606 miles

High level stop lamp in/op.

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked.

Steering heavy to turn on tick over.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 195,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

High level stop lamp in/op.

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked.

Power steering oil level above maximum.

Steering heavy to turn on tick over.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 183,607 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Internal Handle (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has damage on the inner side wall (cut no cords exposed)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

VW immobilizer light flashing on dash

Fail 28 Jan 2016 183,547 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake warning light on

cut in offside front tyre side wall

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2015 175,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside body panels damaged and corroded

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2015 175,500 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake warning light flashing

nearside body panels damaged and corroded

oil leaks

Pass 4 Feb 2014 165,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light flashing

nearside body panels damaged and corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 151,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake warning light flashing brake warning wires broken

nearside body panel damaged and corroded [corrosion sealed over no sharp edges time of test]

Pass 9 Feb 2012 138,660 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

nearside side panel corroded

play in front anti roll bar bushes

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 11 Feb 2011 124,033 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

play in front anti rollbar bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake lever travel

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,115 miles

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

handbrake lever travel

nearside front tyre wearing low outside edge

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low outside edge

play in front anti rollbar bushes

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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AV54 XHX 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 76.5%.

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 AV54 XHX, 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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AV54 XHX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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