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LB05 HKC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests30 (14 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

210,924 mi
Last recorded210,924 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 16 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 210,924 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear HALF SHAFT GASKET LEAKING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 210,924 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear HALF SHAFT GASKET LEAKING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 199,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 199,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 199,259 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 196,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to sills, wheel arches and doors

Fail 5 Oct 2020 196,025 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to sills, wheel arches and doors

Pass 5 Sep 2019 189,547 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 189,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall - 225/70R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dampness around nearside and offside rear hub seals

offside front tyre under-inflated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 182,432 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive BOTH AXEL SEALS APPER TO BE LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front DRIVERS VIEW OBSCURED BY RUBBISH ON TOP OF DASH CAUSING A REFLECTION IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 20 Aug 2018 182,274 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired DETACHED (1.1.17 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working & DETACHED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive BOTH AXEL SEALS APPER TO BE LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front DRIVERS VIEW OBSCURED BY RUBBISH ON TOP OF DASH CAUSING A REFLECTION IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 14 Aug 2017 172,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2017 172,305 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear diff oilseal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2016 163,114 miles

Engine And Gearbox Noisy

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Worn Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 162,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine And Gearbox Noisy

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Worn Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 155,935 miles

Oil leak

exhhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2015 155,913 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

exhhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2015 155,866 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2014 147,860 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2014 147,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2012 138,044 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 138,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 130,437 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/f lamp lens cracked

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

baffles loose in centre silencer

both wiper blades split

Fail 3 Nov 2011 130,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

baffles loose in centre silencer

both wiper blades split

long handbrake travel

n/s/f lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,971 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 122,545 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 112,371 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 112,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 105,126 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 105,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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LB05 HKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 LB05 HKC, 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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LB05 HKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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