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LB05 HKD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,244 mi
Last recorded201,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 201,244 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance - as chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill - as chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 196,664 miles

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

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

timing belt cover missing

Fail 15 Nov 2018 196,655 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 (5.2.3 (e))

timing belt cover missing

Pass 15 Nov 2017 191,609 miles

Lower sills have slight corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 184,890 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 177,658 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

NSF tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 168,819 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 161,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 154,176 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 154,174 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2011 145,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play at inner rack joints

Pass 17 Jun 2010 139,868 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear leafspring bushes show signs of wear

reserve travel of service brake could be better

some play in nearside of steering rack

tailpipe corroded / incomplete

Fail 5 Jun 2010 139,780 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear leafspring bushes show signs of wear

reserve travel of service brake could be better

some play in nearside of steering rack

tailpipe corroded / incomplete

Pass 6 Jul 2009 137,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 137,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 105,112 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 105,112 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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LB05 HKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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