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CW54 LBJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,321 mi
Last recorded155,321 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 LBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 155,321 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front and rear body panel corroded in various places, inner/outer sills

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2020 153,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 153,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 148,530 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 19 Sep 2019 148,530 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,210 miles

Nearside body panel corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 143,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn also dust cover torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside body panel corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 137,468 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP LENS MISSING

REAR BUMPER MISSING

REAR DOORS WONT OPEN

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 3 Oct 2017 137,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP LENS MISSING

REAR BUMPER MISSING

REAR DOORS WONT OPEN

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,277 miles

exhaust tailpipe support broken

offside front indicator lamp broken

Fail 20 Sep 2016 136,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tailpipe support broken

offside front indicator lamp broken

Pass 30 Apr 2015 132,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 132,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 128,328 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 128,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light on dash

osf indicator lens damaged

rear door not securing properly

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,762 miles

o/s front ind broken

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,919 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 84,919 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,322 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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CW54 LBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CW54 LBJ, 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 CW54 LBJ registered?

CW54 LBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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