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BL04 NDV

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

179,628 mi
Last recorded179,628 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 NDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 179,628 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r hub seal misting of oil

Pass 16 Aug 2024 178,888 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 176,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear hud seal seeping

Fail 10 Aug 2023 176,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hud seal seeping

Pass 19 Jul 2022 174,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal seeping

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 172,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal seeping

Pass 4 Aug 2020 168,734 miles

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

body corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 168,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

body corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 158,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear end marker light out

Fail 15 Mar 2019 158,591 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror arm loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear end marker light out

Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 135,726 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,307 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2017 124,307 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,317 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 104,469 miles

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

front pads worn low

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,469 miles

front pads worn low

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,434 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,431 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,763 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,404 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 70,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

only one of triple rear side lights working on offside

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,474 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,724 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

N/SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET BENT ON REAR AXLE,

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

odometer not legable

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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BL04 NDV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BL04 NDV, 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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BL04 NDV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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