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HJ05 WMW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

333,239 mi
Last recorded333,239 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 WMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 333,239 miles

Nearside Front centre outline marker lamps slight damage

Nearside Rear Lower centre/rear body damaged and distorted

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 333,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front centre outline marker lamps slight damage

Nearside Rear Lower centre/rear body damaged and distorted

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 296,925 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 296,916 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm excessive movement (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 260,753 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 224,307 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 224,282 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 204,126 miles

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge

Offside wiper arm wheel box is badly worn

Fail 28 Aug 2015 204,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside rear tyre is a remould and is wearing low

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

Offside wiper arm wheel box is badly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 183,557 miles

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

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

crack in wind screen but not restricting the veiw of driver

Pass 27 Jul 2013 154,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 129,367 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 128,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,008 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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HJ05 WMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ05 WMW, 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 HJ05 WMW registered?

HJ05 WMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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