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BJ53 VRU

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,777 mi
Last recorded128,777 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 128,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE HOLED & CORRODED (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working O/S,N/S (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 127,033 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 127,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,472 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 115,637 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

anti slip brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,637 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

anti slip brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,609 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,705 miles

Windsccen has damage exceeding 40mm outside zone A but not within the sweep area.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 97,705 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windsccen has damage exceeding 40mm outside zone A but not within the sweep area.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,355 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 72,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,085 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 60,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,138 miles

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

both wiper rubbers slightly split

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 VRU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRU, 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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BJ53 VRU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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