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BJ53 VRR

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

289,071 mi
Last recorded289,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 289,071 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 277,157 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 265,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 254,745 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 254,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 249,676 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 243,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 223,486 miles

nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush has no play but shocker eyelet moved across and rubbing on mounting bracket wearing it away

Fail 29 Nov 2017 223,340 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush has no play but shocker eyelet moved across and rubbing on mounting bracket wearing it away

Pass 9 Dec 2016 198,142 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 198,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 168,709 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 131,832 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 131,832 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 92,754 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,320 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,583 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 57,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,739 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,340 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,619 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 27,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BJ53 VRR is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ53 VRR, 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 BJ53 VRR registered?

BJ53 VRR is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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