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BU53 TWL

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,517 mi
Last recorded119,517 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 TWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,517 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 119,463 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,095 miles

Front suspension anti roll bar bushes wearing near to limit.

Front suspension spring weaker than normal

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Front suspension anti roll bar bushes wearing near to limit.

Front suspension spring weaker than normal

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Pass 14 May 2012 102,711 miles

Battrey insecure.

Front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes wearing.

Front brake discs corrroded and wearing.

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded.

Oil leak

One of two offside tail lights not working.

Fail 10 May 2012 102,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battrey insecure.

Front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes wearing.

Front brake discs corrroded and wearing.

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded.

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

Oil leak

One of two offside tail lights not working.

Pass 13 May 2011 87,260 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Oil leak

One of two nearside tail lghts not working.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,025 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 69,025 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front top markers inop

hand brake not much reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 52,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BU53 TWL is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc 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 BU53 TWL, 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 BU53 TWL registered?

BU53 TWL is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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