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B18 TSO

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,794 mi
Last recorded73,794 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 TSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,794 miles

Front Both wipers slightly smearing on screen

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

Nearside Front Outside door handle slightly lose

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at inner end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 73,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both wipers slightly smearing on screen

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

Nearside Front Outside door handle slightly lose

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at inner end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Outside door handle slightly lose

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outside door handle slightly lose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 71,814 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 68,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,846 miles

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

Nearside door rusty

Nearside sill rusty

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,046 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 57,046 miles

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

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

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

sligth wear front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,387 miles

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

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,906 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 46,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,642 miles

front discs pitted

n/s/f brake pipe surface rust

o/s rear tyre near limit

rear exhaust rusty

tyres slightly pearished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,079 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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B18 TSO is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B18 TSO, 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 B18 TSO registered?

B18 TSO is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is B18 TSO safe to buy?

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