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LB54 VKC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

241,769 mi
Last recorded241,769 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 VKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 241,769 miles

oil seepage, under body suspension components surface rust, leaf springs slight foul, fan belt noisy, spare wheel missing, rear outer link bars slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2020 241,759 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil seepage, under body suspension components surface rust, leaf springs slight foul, fan belt noisy, spare wheel missing, rear outer link bars slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2019 238,241 miles

o/s/f shocker damp, front ball joint slight play, front disc and pads wearing low, brake lines rusty in places, rear leaf springs rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2019 238,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f shocker damp, front ball joint slight play, front disc and pads wearing low, brake lines rusty in places, rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2018 231,918 miles

see vt30 doc,passenger front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2018 231,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure D BUSH MISSING O/S, N/S PLAY (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak, center exhaust minor leak (rusty), both front shockers damp, rear brake pads wearing low, leaf springs rusty, under body-suspension components rusty in places

Pass 28 Mar 2017 215,636 miles

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

exhaust corroded, both front shockers slight seepage, o/s mirror damaged, vehicle under body corroded in places

Fail 18 Mar 2017 215,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded, both front shockers slight seepage, o/s mirror damaged, vehicle under body corroded in places

Pass 15 Mar 2016 199,545 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 199,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 184,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 184,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 163,358 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 163,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes have slight in pin bush, oil leak, front steering arm has slight play, front shockers have slight seepage, spare wheel is missing, vehicle smokey on emissions, offside rear shock bush worn.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 158,491 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 158,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 140,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,217 miles

nsf indicator lense damaged

osf headlight stonechiped,condensated

tail pipe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 121,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nsf indicator lense damaged

osf headlight stonechiped,condensated

tail pipe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2009 100,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,728 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,593 miles

n//s/f indicator lense cracked

n/s/r/tyre worn to tread depth indicotors

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2008 78,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n//s/f indicator lense cracked

n/s/r/tyre worn to tread depth indicotors

o/s/r light unit cracked

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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LB54 VKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LB54 VKC, 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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LB54 VKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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