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BJ04 SPU

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

191,818 mi
Last recorded191,818 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 191,818 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 190,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 189,759 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 188,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 185,758 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 183,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 181,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 177,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 173,339 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 159,620 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 149,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 149,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 139,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 131,124 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 119,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 111,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 106,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 100,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 84,639 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 SPU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

BJ04 SPU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is BJ04 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 SPU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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