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BU04 XZH

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

324,096 mi
Last recorded324,096 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 324,096 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 324,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 237,288 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 237,288 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 239,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 198,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 198,341 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

N/S SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

O/S SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 151,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,102 miles

o/s/r bumper missing

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 XZH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

BU04 XZH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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