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A13 AHO

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

224,796 mi
Last recorded224,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 224,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated middle mounting starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips over the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 224,795 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated middle mounting starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips over the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 224,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 224,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking at inner tie rod (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose cracked and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded under door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lamps have been painted over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips on the winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2024 223,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front sill corroded below front wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips on the winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 223,346 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 223,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 223,161 miles

Nearside Rear Backing Plate Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear marker light

Fail 3 Jun 2022 223,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Backing Plate Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear marker light

Pass 1 Mar 2021 222,185 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inside steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 222,180 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure also blowing slightly at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively mechanism worn/insufficient travel (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inside steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 216,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (also offside lower) small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 216,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side offside rear also has a low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (also offside lower) small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 207,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front leaf spring corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure Slight movement. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Bearing or brakes (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor has been removed.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 207,331 miles

Brake cable damaged Corroded mid section. (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flickering on and off. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front leaf spring corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure Slight movement. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Bearing or brakes (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor has been removed.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 197,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also small chip at nearside zone 'b' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 197,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low reading 83kg max (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 187kg max (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also small chip at nearside zone 'b' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 175,105 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 175,100 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 174,575 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 174,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exh heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 171,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 171,570 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 166,529 miles

both sides rear lamp assys cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2012 166,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

both sides rear lamp assys cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2011 141,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f running light inop

viscous fan broken

Pass 25 Jun 2010 112,630 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f marker light inop

Fail 25 Jun 2010 112,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f marker light inop

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,653 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 73,040 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A13 AHO is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A13 AHO, 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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A13 AHO is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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