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DIG 2821

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

224,662 mi
Last recorded224,662 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 2821
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 224,662 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 224,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 224,607 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury passenger door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline passing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sills holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 28 Nov 2020 218,451 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 218,451 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 199,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper stop light not working, been disconnected

engine cooling fan missing

nearside sliding door damaged/corrodid

offside outer sill holed

warning lights flashing on dash

wear nearside steering rod

Fail 24 May 2019 199,019 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front inner/outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange and front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

engine cooling fan missing

nearside sliding door damaged/corrodid

offside outer sill holed

warning lights flashing on dash

wear nearside steering rod

Pass 29 May 2018 186,549 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 184,680 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 184,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 176,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 174,730 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 162,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 151,239 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 136,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 116,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 100,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,546 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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DIG 2821 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DIG 2821, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DIG 2821 registered?

DIG 2821 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is DIG 2821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 2821 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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