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BJ54 CRF

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,727 mi
Last recorded245,727 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 CRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 245,727 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 231,182 miles

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

presenter adviced

Fail 10 Nov 2015 231,182 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

presenter adviced

Pass 13 Nov 2014 216,307 miles

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

presenter adviced

Fail 6 Nov 2014 216,306 miles

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 31 Oct 2013 203,827 miles

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

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

nearside sliding door/panels damaged

presenter adviced

Pass 31 Oct 2012 185,809 miles

nearside rear leaf spring damaged but not permantly distorted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 185,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 167,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 153,326 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 153,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 131,173 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 102,997 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 102,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,811 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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BJ54 CRF is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ54 CRF, 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 BJ54 CRF registered?

BJ54 CRF is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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