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AT51 TAX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

346,302 mi
Last recorded346,302 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 TAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 346,302 miles

brake discs worn, under vehicle covered by substance, play in rack, oil leak, seatbelts starting to fray, under vehicle covered by substance, brakepipes covered by grease, front tyres approaching limits

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2024 346,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake discs worn, under vehicle covered by substance, play in rack, oil leak, seatbelts starting to fray, under vehicle covered by substance, brakepipes covered by grease, front tyres approaching limits

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 244,215 miles

Front body grille damage

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear framework on inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 218,547 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 218,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 192,131 miles

13 passenger seats at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed various rear seatbelts (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 192,131 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

13 passenger seats at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed various rear seatbelts (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 173,019 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall damage but not to cords

Pass 4 Aug 2015 149,266 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2015 149,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 127,587 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 127,587 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,745 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear inner tyre tread

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,111 miles

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

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

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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AT51 TAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AT51 TAX, 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 AT51 TAX registered?

AT51 TAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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