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DE55 VKK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,342 mi
Last recorded198,342 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 198,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shocker slight play

Offside Front shocker slight play

Oil Leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 198,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Brake Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shocker slight play

Offside Front shocker slight play

Oil Leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 190,114 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 190,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 181,869 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 181,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 168,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 168,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 153,215 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

emits light smoke on fast idle

Fail 1 Nov 2011 153,215 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

emits light smoke on fast idle

Pass 29 Oct 2010 129,157 miles

Plastic cover missing from drivers seat belt buckle

Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,719 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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DE55 VKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE55 VKK, 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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DE55 VKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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