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DG55 MWC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,645 mi
Last recorded222,645 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 222,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 222,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner door handle difficult to operate, but does open the door.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 215,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 202,555 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 193,629 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 193,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 187,111 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 187,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 139,685 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

handbrake travel lazy

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside rear lens cracked

offside front tyre getting low

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,502 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes getting worn.

Front discs getting worn.

Nail in off side rear tyre.

Near side handbrake getting lazy.

Off side headlight lens cracked.

Rear spring eye bushes getting worn.

Slight plat steering rack.

front anti-roll bar link bushes getting worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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DG55 MWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DG55 MWC, 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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DG55 MWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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