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LX53 DZJ

2004 Volkswagen Minibus

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,002 mi
Last recorded174,002 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Minibus53,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 174,002 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 173,988 miles

Offside Rear Front fog lamp does not face the front (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 163,294 miles

exhaust poor condition

rear brake disc worn

Fail 25 Mar 2017 163,294 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

rear brake disc worn

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,921 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 104,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,162 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

only five passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2012 100,162 miles

Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

only five passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,167 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 83,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,172 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 70,172 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

offside headlamp lens cracked

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,702 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 54,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,021 miles

wear on outer edges front tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,468 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 31,468 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,376 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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LX53 DZJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Minibus in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,715 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 Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 DZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LX53 DZJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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