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BG54 DXD

2004 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

209,477 mi
Last recorded209,477 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lt126,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 209,477 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 209,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 209,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable insecure hand brake (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 195,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 195,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 176,147 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 176,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 160,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 160,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 145,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 107,210 miles

engine light stays on.

engine wet with oil.

n/s mirror cover cracked.

n/s/r hub seal damp with oil.

o/s/f suspension bottom balljoint has slight lift.

o/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm, n/s/f tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Fail 16 Dec 2009 107,210 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

engine wet with oil.

n/s mirror cover cracked.

engine light stays on.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wheelbearing has slight tip.

n/s/r hub seal damp with oil.

o/s/f suspension bottom balljoint has slight lift.

o/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm, n/s/f tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,066 miles

brake fluid low!

reverse lights not working.

slight lift in both fron t lower ball joints.

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2008 78,066 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low!

reverse lights not working.

slight lift in both fron t lower ball joints.

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,223 miles

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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BG54 DXD is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG54 DXD, 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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BG54 DXD is a 2004 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is BG54 DXD safe to buy?

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