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BC04 UCB

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

220,591 mi
Last recorded220,591 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 220,591 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 202,582 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 197,175 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 191,978 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 191,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 185,238 miles

Nearside Outer seat belt stalk cover damage

Nearside brake pad warning light wire broke

Nearside hand brake outer cable damage

Offside of steering rack noisy

brake fluid contamination

Fail 7 Aug 2023 185,236 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Outer seat belt stalk cover damage

Nearside brake pad warning light wire broke

Nearside hand brake outer cable damage

Offside of steering rack noisy

brake fluid contamination

Pass 10 Aug 2022 179,321 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 179,321 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 173,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 167,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 161,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 153,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 143,504 miles

exhaust tailpipe incomplete

Fail 27 Jul 2017 143,401 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe incomplete

Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 119,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,922 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,651 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,343 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,218 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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BC04 UCB is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BC04 UCB, 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 BC04 UCB registered?

BC04 UCB is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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