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FP55 KGE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,101 mi
Last recorded202,101 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 KGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 202,101 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 202,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 177,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 154,704 miles

front windscreen lightly marked

Fail 13 Jul 2016 154,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen lightly marked

Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,096 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 114,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,044 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 73,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,975 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 13 Apr 2010 40,774 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,421 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,421 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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FP55 KGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP55 KGE, 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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What year was FP55 KGE registered?

FP55 KGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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