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BT54 JYX

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,459 mi
Last recorded137,459 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 JYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 137,459 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 135,202 miles

all tyres perished

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

front number plate poor condition

lift in both front lower ball joints

traction system lamp lit on dash

wiper blades very poor

Fail 15 Mar 2012 135,157 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres perished

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

front number plate poor condition

lift in both front lower ball joints

traction system lamp lit on dash

wiper blades very poor

Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,771 miles

lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 24 Feb 2011 133,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

lift in both front lower ball joints

play in o/s steering rack end bush and rack gaiter damp

Pass 29 Mar 2010 132,570 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes well worn

front brake discs corroded

long parkbrake lever travel

n/s headlamp poor pattern and condensation, cracked lense

Fail 25 Mar 2010 132,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake discs corroded

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2009 127,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside headlamp cracked

very long park brake travel

Fail 26 Feb 2009 127,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside headlamp cracked

very long park brake travel

Fail 22 Feb 2008 126,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

alternator drive belt in poor condition

engine misfire at idle

engine oil leak

lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 22 Feb 2008 126,010 miles

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

alternator drive belt in poor condition

engine misfire at idle

engine oil leak

lift in both front lower ball joints

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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BT54 JYX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT54 JYX, 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 BT54 JYX registered?

BT54 JYX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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