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KV05 NLF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,734 mi
Last recorded213,734 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 NLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 213,734 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 213,734 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play unable to check due to binding/sticking brake (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding/sticking on (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 211,574 miles

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

all brake pipes have been wax oiled

Fail 23 Mar 2016 211,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all brake pipes have been wax oiled

Pass 3 Feb 2015 199,873 miles

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

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 184,960 miles

Front suspension has little clearance with bump stops

Fail 28 Jan 2014 184,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Front suspension has little clearance with bump stops

Pass 31 Jan 2013 164,819 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 146,877 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 146,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 135,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,666 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,195 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 90,057 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,101 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 71,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KV05 NLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KV05 NLF, 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 KV05 NLF registered?

KV05 NLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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