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BU04 XZP

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

317,072 mi
Last recorded317,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 317,072 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 317,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 305,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 265,336 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 265,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 234,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2009 234,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2008 187,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 187,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 140,736 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 140,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,487 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 91,483 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)

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 XZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU04 XZP, 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 XZP registered?

BU04 XZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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