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AV54 XJE

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,182 mi
Last recorded129,182 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 129,182 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 129,182 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 126,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 125,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing badly in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust system generally corroded

handbrake only just met requirements, little reserve travel.

Fail 1 Sep 2023 125,597 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

unable to see front brake pads strongly advise to have checked

Pass 12 Jul 2022 125,330 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear bearing seal leaking slightly

Pass 3 May 2019 122,189 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 122,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 119,899 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 119,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 118,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2015 113,193 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,495 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 94,630 miles

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

both front tyres weasring on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,630 miles

both front tyres weasring on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,771 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2009 85,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,717 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 76,717 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,825 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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AV54 XJE is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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