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AVZ 2488

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

115,294 mi
Last recorded115,294 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 2488
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 115,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,941 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 111,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 108,315 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring font mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 106,555 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 106,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 103,900 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 103,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,154 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,858 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 51,856 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

first aid kit missing

Pass 13 May 2016 43,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,058 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded so cannot do smoke test (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 82,559 miles

N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,784 miles

BRAKE GLASS HAMMER NEEDED FOR NEXT M O T TEST

Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,784 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

BRAKE GLASS HAMMER NEEDED FOR NEXT M O T TEST

Fail 25 Jan 2012 62,592 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,592 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,410 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 36,699 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.12.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,418 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 16,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,584 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 8,921 miles

750 kg Payload for 16 passegers !?

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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AVZ 2488 is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVZ 2488, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVZ 2488 registered?

AVZ 2488 is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AVZ 2488 safe to buy?

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