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BU53 TWP

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,486 mi
Last recorded150,486 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 150,486 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 150,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 129,633 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 106,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 70,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

load body corroded/weak in places..sharp edges forming

Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

load body corroded/weak in places..sharp edges forming

Pass 28 May 2009 41,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,562 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing very low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread in centre of tyre

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,015 miles

Front Number Plate Has Small crack.

Off side front Mirror cracked.

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 TWP 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 69.2%.

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 BU53 TWP, 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 BU53 TWP registered?

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

Is BU53 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 TWP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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