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BJ04 SMX

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,930 mi
Last recorded149,930 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 SMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 149,930 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2022 144,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 138,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 134,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 126,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,823 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 110,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 122,301 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 102,291 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 94,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 85,624 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 79,514 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 70,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,884 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 57,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,301 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,360 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear back plate contaminated with oil

Fail 23 Mar 2007 43,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear back plate contaminated with oil

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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BJ04 SMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ04 SMX, 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 BJ04 SMX registered?

BJ04 SMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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