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GL54 VCT

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

287,619 mi
Last recorded287,619 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 287,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 279,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 271,764 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 264,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 264,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 256,048 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges and getting close to limit

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Aug 2012 256,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges and getting close to limit

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2011 248,443 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2011 248,443 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 239,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 239,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 180,776 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2008
Fail 4 Apr 2008

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R HUB OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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GL54 VCT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL54 VCT, 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 GL54 VCT registered?

GL54 VCT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is GL54 VCT safe to buy?

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