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BK04 FNW

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

187,452 mi
Last recorded187,452 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 187,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 187,452 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 182,157 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 182,157 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 176,598 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 176,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 171,960 miles

Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

all side marker light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2018 171,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

all side marker light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2017 165,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

intermittant white smoke on acceleration

nsf accidental damage

Fail 15 Mar 2017 165,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

intermittant white smoke on acceleration

nsf accidental damage

Pass 18 Mar 2016 159,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 151,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,512 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 143,422 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 137,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,356 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 129,354 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 120,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,599 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 111,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 101,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,521 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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BK04 FNW 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 65.2%.

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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

BK04 FNW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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