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BU04 XZV

2004 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

384,473 mi
Last recorded384,473 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 384,473 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 384,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened 2nd row inner (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened 2nd row outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 369,870 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 369,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 357,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 345,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 340,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 340,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 332,715 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 332,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 323,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 323,836 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 316,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 316,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 306,763 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 293,231 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 293,231 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 270,593 miles

FOUR BELL HOUSING BOLTS MISSING

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 270,593 miles

FOUR BELL HOUSING BOLTS MISSING

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 224,135 miles

interia door handle trim adrift

Pass 8 Aug 2007 171,847 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r outer tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 119,522 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 119,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Offside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside front tyre close to required wear limit

Fail 7 Aug 2006 119,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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 XZV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

BU04 XZV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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