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BC04 XGU

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 126,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,579 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 122,433 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 120,039 miles

all brake pipes are heavily coated in grease

nearside obligatory mirror damaged but not affecting the view to the rear

Fail 12 Sep 2018 119,959 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes are heavily coated in grease

nearside obligatory mirror damaged but not affecting the view to the rear

Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,191 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,803 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,033 miles

Clonk from steering but no play dicernable during inspection.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 109,028 miles

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

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

Clonk from steering but no play dicernable during inspection.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 109,020 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

button in handbrake lever has been chewed

centre stop light inop

front grille insecure

o/s rear reflector in bumper split

wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,447 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/m sidemarker inop

Pass 13 Feb 2010 91,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,648 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 33,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

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 XGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BC04 XGU, 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 BC04 XGU registered?

BC04 XGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is BC04 XGU safe to buy?

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