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AJ04 XSF

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

155,593 mi
Last recorded155,593 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 155,593 miles

Front tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 148,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 148,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 145,671 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

dry bush nearside front suspension

under side of vehicle waxed

Fail 20 Jun 2024 145,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

dry bush nearside front suspension

under side of vehicle waxed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,233 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 140,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged + surface rust

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged + surface rust

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

long travel at hand brake

Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,900 miles

oil leak

powersteering has a slight leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2020 134,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

powersteering has a slight leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2019 128,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 128,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,628 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes below abs pump slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 115,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 115,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

signs of power steering rack weeping

high level stop light not working, may be disconnected

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 108,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 108,616 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 100,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,684 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

cant see front and rear brake pads clearly

n/s/r footbrake and hand brake just met requirment

o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perishing

warning light flashing on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

cant see front and rear brake pads clearly

o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perishing

warning light flashing on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery insecure

slight play n/s steering rack

unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly

warning light flashing

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,861 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise attention to worn front brake discs

Fail 3 Oct 2011 78,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,358 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perising

nail + screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre perising

nail + screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,307 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 63,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,088 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 62,471 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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AJ04 XSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 AJ04 XSF, 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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AJ04 XSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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