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FH54 DHL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,658 mi
Last recorded103,658 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 DHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,658 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,829 miles

fan belt perished

Fail 23 Jan 2017 94,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

fan belt perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,940 miles

Rear parking brake only just meets minimum requirement

Fail 7 Jan 2016 86,932 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear parking brake only just meets minimum requirement

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,875 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked an perished

Fail 12 Jan 2015 80,875 miles

Front Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked an perished

Pass 9 Jan 2014 77,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 74,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,333 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 69,333 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,243 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,712 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,084 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 51,081 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 9 Jan 2008 38,827 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

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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FH54 DHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FH54 DHL, 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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FH54 DHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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