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GV55 ONB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

245,578 mi
Last recorded245,578 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 ONB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 245,578 miles

Handbrake on limit

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

carpet wedged under vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2022 245,578 miles

Handbrake on limit

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

carpet wedged under vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2021 245,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 244,854 miles

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 244,158 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wiper blades on limit

Pass 4 May 2017 243,646 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 234,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 216,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 205,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2014 205,067 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 205,037 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

**Oil leak**

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 195,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has worn inner edge

**OFFSIDE FRONT BODY TO CHASSIS SECURING BOLT LOOSE**

Fail 7 Jan 2013 174,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 174,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 150,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 150,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 122,322 miles

Both mirror arnms held in place with packing tape

Hole in offside headlamp lens

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2009 118,860 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnett stay missing

nearside front body mounting broken, offside front body mounting loose

offside cab marker lamp in-op, nearside side marker lamp damaged, nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,464 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,464 miles

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

Nearside side marker lamp broken

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside side marker lamp broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GV55 ONB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV55 ONB, 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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GV55 ONB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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