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CB55 GEO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,339 mi
Last recorded106,339 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB55 GEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake slight sticking / dragging

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake application slight uneven

centre brake lamp not working

just passed on hand-brake test on 16 %

Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split at centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

just passed hand-brake test on 16%

Fail 28 Nov 2016 86,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,617 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 76,600 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint attached to the steering rack, covered with rubber gaiter (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated or brake wear indicator wires missing from brake pads (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear thin handbrake cable strands corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,505 miles

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

Spare wheel, tyre tread below 1.6mm in centre of tyre.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 71,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant bottle low of coolant

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

Spare wheel, tyre tread below 1.6mm in centre of tyre.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,568 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 50,564 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,564 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2009 32,465 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,568 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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CB55 GEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CB55 GEO, 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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CB55 GEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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