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AD54 HWO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,896 mi
Last recorded153,896 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,896 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2024 153,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 152,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 151,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff corroded and undersealed (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/f and n/s/f perished cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both o/s/f and n/s/f hubs corroded

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s/r and n/s/r and both leafs corroded and front leaf also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side door lower runner detached but securely closes

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear pad wear wire insecure no light on dash

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 151,597 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff corroded and undersealed (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/f and n/s/f perished cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both o/s/f and n/s/f hubs corroded

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s/r and n/s/r and both leafs corroded and front leaf also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside side door lower runner detached but securely closes

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear pad wear wire insecure no light on dash

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight brake imbalance on all service brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2021 150,003 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 149,553 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre s/age cracking /outter edge wear

Pass 23 Feb 2019 148,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 147,392 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre s/ age cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2017 146,799 miles

Front bulkhead corroded under windscreen

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 146,794 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front bulkhead corroded under windscreen

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 146,165 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2016 146,165 miles

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

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2015 146,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 146,126 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 145,032 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 145,018 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 145,005 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 139,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 139,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2012 124,104 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight oil leak from o/s/r back plate.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,161 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,412 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 68,397 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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AD54 HWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD54 HWO, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD54 HWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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