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AF55 SYO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,026 mi
Last recorded255,026 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 255,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chip in windscreen

glow plug light flashing

nearside rear hub has oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 255,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

glow plug light flashing

nearside rear hub has oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 241,870 miles

bonnet release handle missing

ignition key broken

oil leak nearside rear hub area

Fail 11 Dec 2015 241,868 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

ignition key broken

oil leak nearside rear hub area

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 229,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear hub area leaking oil

offside rear tyre worn to 4mm

Pass 23 Oct 2013 223,720 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 218,448 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 218,448 miles

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 195,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 166,589 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 140,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 115,275 miles

brake discs worn

n/s/f headlamp cracked

o/s/r tyre low

w/screen carck zone b

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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AF55 SYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF55 SYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 SYO registered?

AF55 SYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is AF55 SYO safe to buy?

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