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BU04 XZJ

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

382,751 mi
Last recorded382,751 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 382,751 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 377,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 364,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 354,348 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 345,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 337,415 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 337,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 323,442 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 323,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 289,595 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 270,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 270,155 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 270,145 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 270,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 248,095 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2009 248,095 miles

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2008 207,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 207,450 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.7.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 159,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 110,970 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 110,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

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

Fuel filler covering flap insecure mounting (screws excessively loose)

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 XZJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 XZJ registered?

BU04 XZJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 August 2004.

Is BU04 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 XZJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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