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BF54 BZC

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

262,839 mi
Last recorded262,839 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 BZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 262,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal little hard

surface corrosion rear inner seals

Fail 3 Jul 2025 262,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pedal little hard

surface corrosion rear inner seals

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 204,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 204,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 166,496 miles

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

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

surface rust build up on body

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 13 Apr 2022 166,227 miles

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

surface rust build up suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2020 166,073 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 165,011 miles

Front Lower windscreen bay corroded requires attention

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer bumper cover missing

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

Fail 28 May 2019 165,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer bumper cover missing

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

Pass 25 May 2018 164,710 miles

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

offside front shock casing deteriorating

Fail 19 May 2018 164,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front shock casing deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,113 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 45,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 45,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 160,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 158,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 152,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 129,827 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 104,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre close to limit

osr and nsr tyres on legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre close to limit

osr and nsr tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,139 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 88,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 141,602 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 141,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 128,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 99,628 miles

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

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 BZC is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BF54 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

BF54 BZC is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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