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BJ04 SOH

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,759 mi
Last recorded217,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 SOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 217,759 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded and covered in heavily underseal

Fail 24 Jul 2025 217,757 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded and covered in heavily underseal

Pass 2 May 2024 215,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 211,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 206,568 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 200,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 200,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 194,538 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 189,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 183,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 176,702 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 176,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 171,039 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 162,601 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 154,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 146,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 146,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 138,843 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 131,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,617 miles

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

engine noise (tapping) possable camfollower

timing belt history?

warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Apr 2009 120,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 111,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 111,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,975 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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BJ04 SOH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Blue 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 BJ04 SOH, 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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BJ04 SOH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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