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AO55 NWS

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,332 mi
Last recorded193,332 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 NWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 193,332 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 193,332 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 187,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 178,701 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 178,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 172,234 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

metal brake lines to front coroded

slight play in steering

windscreen wipers split and will be checked on re-test after washers have been repaired

Fail 16 Nov 2015 172,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

metal brake lines to front coroded

slight play in steering

windscreen wipers split and will be checked on re-test after washers have been repaired

Pass 21 Oct 2014 159,386 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 159,358 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 141,056 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 141,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 129,109 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 129,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,922 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 100,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,600 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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AO55 NWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AO55 NWS, 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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What year was AO55 NWS registered?

AO55 NWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AO55 NWS safe to buy?

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