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BL53 VTO

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 138,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,634 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 137,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 135,485 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 135,484 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area so damaged that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise only both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2020 133,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise only both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,441 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil low.

Front Both ends of bumper loose.

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

Front Vehicle has damage.

Hand brake lever has lots of travel.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle has some damage.

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror crack and loose.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 128,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp broken and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil low.

Front Both ends of bumper loose.

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

Front Vehicle has damage.

Hand brake lever has lots of travel.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle has some damage.

Nearside Wing mirror crack and loose.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,455 miles

both inner and outer shoulder wear to both rear tyres

Pass 16 Dec 2016 117,412 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,336 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 111,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,397 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 106,397 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,703 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 77,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,182 miles

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

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 VTO is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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