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GP54 LWA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,479 mi
Last recorded183,479 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 LWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 183,479 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 183,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 183,167 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 177,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 177,800 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 171,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 162,989 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 162,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested glow plug light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 154,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 154,542 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working headlight (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 147,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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)

handbrake linkage seizing up

Pass 18 Oct 2016 147,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear high level marker light has cracked lens.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door mirror secured with tape.

spare wheel carrier loose.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 133,902 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,160 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 103,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,672 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 88,671 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

park brake travel high

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,179 miles

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

HORN TONE LOW

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 81,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

HORN TONE LOW

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,403 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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GP54 LWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GP54 LWA, 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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GP54 LWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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