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BK04 FNV

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

265,541 mi
Last recorded265,541 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 265,541 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 265,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 252,420 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 252,420 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 209,454 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2016 203,921 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 203,921 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 203,871 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO AS MANY NAILS IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 197,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 197,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 186,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 186,789 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 171,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 158,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 158,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 158,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 148,717 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 129,420 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 128,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 107,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BK04 FNV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BK04 FNV, 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 BK04 FNV registered?

BK04 FNV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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