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BK04 PHJ

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,405 miles

Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 95,405 miles

Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 91,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,894 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,483 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 85,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,227 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 79,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 66,129 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 66,122 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,821 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 46,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,391 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 PHJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

BK04 PHJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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