2004 Volkswagen LT · 1,233 MOT tests
2004 Volkswagen LT reliability
2004 Volkswagen LTs fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 LT years (1,233 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen LTs: 46%)
- 49.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen LTs: 46%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 157,348
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,233
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 28.9% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen LT
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics32.5%
- Brakes28.9%
- Suspension13.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.3%
- Steering6.7%
- Tyres3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 7.79%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 6.65%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Main beam headlamp not working 5.84%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Position lamp not working 5.68%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.7%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 4.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.44%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (10.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.06%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Volkswagen LT reliable?
2004 Volkswagen LTs fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 LT years (1,233 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen LT MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (7.79% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (6.65% of tests), main beam headlamp not working (5.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Volkswagen LT have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Volkswagen LT shows 157,348 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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