MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,444 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear light lens damaged
Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear slide (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working X2 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
o/s/f inside door handle damaged
slight play in o/s/f rack end
corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to brake pipes
o/s/r light damaged
o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r light damaged
o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion to brake pipes
n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre as uneven wear
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
corrosion to brake pipes
n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit
nail in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear light damaged
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear light damaged
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bad earth to o/s/f
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
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BT54 XSH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 XSH, 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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BT54 XSH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 December 2004.
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