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BL53 VTN

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,863 mi
Last recorded166,863 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 166,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 160,172 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 151,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 151,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 144,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,944 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 129,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 121,494 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s headlamp cracked and damp

Pass 26 Jan 2011 116,069 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 112,762 miles

Oil leak

pedal rubber slight wear to edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009
Fail 5 Jan 2009 104,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 91,112 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,172 miles

front suspension lower ball joints worn ns+os

Fail 9 Jan 2007 75,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake compensater slightly seized

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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BL53 VTN is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL53 VTN, 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 BL53 VTN registered?

BL53 VTN is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is BL53 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 VTN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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