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AX04 HLM

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

439,115 mi
Last recorded439,115 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 439,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside also offside d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills /lower steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 438,953 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside also offside d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills /lower steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 422,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear rear sill/ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

Pass 8 Sep 2022 398,004 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high has travel /needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 371,007 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 347,155 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 321,309 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 291,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 269,207 miles

Auxillary belt tensioner pulley broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has cuts to tread

Fail 3 May 2017 269,198 miles

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

Auxillary belt tensioner pulley broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has cuts to tread

Pass 22 Apr 2016 252,939 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 252,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2015 236,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2015 236,861 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 220,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 220,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 211,344 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 211,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 196,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

intake hose to manifold loose and rubbing on throttle linkage

rear brake compensator has low movement may be starting to seize up

Fail 24 Apr 2012 196,958 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

intake hose to manifold loose and rubbing on throttle linkage

rear brake compensator has low movement may be starting to seize up

Pass 14 Apr 2011 183,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 183,826 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 176,560 miles

Slight lift in Nearside front lower ball joint.

Temporary repair made to exhaust pipe.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 168,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 132,271 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 132,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 103,898 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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AX04 HLM is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX04 HLM, 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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AX04 HLM is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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