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LA54 WXX

2005 Volkswagen Kombi

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Kombi32,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,835 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 95,835 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 95,821 miles

Brake rod insecure Lock nut not secure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement UJ steering link arm between steering box and steering rack (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gear linkage lock nut not secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing Fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,296 miles

Nearside Rear no heat shield above catalyst

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 94,269 miles

Emissions not tested no catalyst fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 93,836 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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LA54 WXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Kombi in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 32,335 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA54 WXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LA54 WXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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