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DK05 HRO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,302 mi
Last recorded167,302 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 HRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 167,302 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 162,132 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes, before load valve, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light red lens broken, shows white light to side (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 162,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight 2200kg axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight 2200kg axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes, before load valve, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light red lens broken, shows white light to side (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 141,420 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 137,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 132,947 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 132,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 121,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,576 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 108,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,072 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jun 2009 78,072 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,112 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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DK05 HRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK05 HRO, 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 DK05 HRO registered?

DK05 HRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is DK05 HRO safe to buy?

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