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BU04 LZE

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,244 mi
Last recorded125,244 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 125,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,164 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 125,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 124,772 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock glands (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 120,415 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight underbody corrosion around sills

Pass 23 May 2018 120,215 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge + slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2017 115,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,066 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

one seat fitted at time of test vehicle capable of applying more seats

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,412 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 90,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 83,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hand brake tell tale light not working when hand brake on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,607 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 73,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,441 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,197 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 32,192 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside marker light inop

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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BU04 LZE is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU04 LZE, 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 BU04 LZE registered?

BU04 LZE is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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