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BF54 BWV

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,708 mi
Last recorded143,708 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 BWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 143,708 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded next to subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just before wheel soft due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower section of the quarter panel /sill soft due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 143,659 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded next to subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just before wheel soft due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower section of the quarter panel /sill soft due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 142,021 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 141,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 139,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 133,127 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 125,017 miles

all brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,037 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 123,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 119,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 116,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,535 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,421 miles

nearside handbrake reading

rear section of exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,208 miles

play in steering rack offside

Fail 8 Aug 2011 103,205 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

play in steering rack offside

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,747 miles

slight play in steering rack---slight play in both front antroll bar link arm bushes bottom ones

Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,185 miles

nearside wiper blade.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,734 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 BWV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BWV, 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 BF54 BWV registered?

BF54 BWV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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