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BJ53 VRT

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,883 mi
Last recorded135,883 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 135,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 135,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 117,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak at hub seal

Fail 26 Jun 2023 117,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak at hub seal

Pass 28 Jun 2022 108,278 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 108,278 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,366 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 92,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear tail piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 91,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 90,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,211 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 74,211 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,362 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,051 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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BJ53 VRT is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VRT, 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 BJ53 VRT registered?

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

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