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BJ54 CSU

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,061 mi
Last recorded167,061 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 CSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 167,061 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 160,264 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 158,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 158,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 136,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 104,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,856 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r upper marker lamp damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,804 miles

O/S/R tyre getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,764 miles

Exhaust has blow at centre box

Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,764 miles

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

Exhaust has blow at centre box

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,547 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,547 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

N/S & O/S side marker lamps; N/S/F top marker lamp and N/S/R outer marker lamp not working.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,204 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,212 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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BJ54 CSU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ54 CSU, 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 BJ54 CSU registered?

BJ54 CSU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is BJ54 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 CSU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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