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BF54 BKL

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,555 mi
Last recorded81,555 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 BKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 78,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity and offside front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,317 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion under body

Fail 28 Mar 2022 75,317 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,099 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,011 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 72,483 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,444 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

both sides rear leaf springs slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

both sides front shocks slightly damping

both sides rear leaf springs slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,623 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 65,623 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,405 miles

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 63,418 miles

All under body prescribed area slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,418 miles

All under body prescribed area slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 61,431 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 44,833 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 44,833 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,061 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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BF54 BKL is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF54 BKL, 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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BF54 BKL is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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