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LF55 ZXX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,870 mi
Last recorded144,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 144,870 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 141,846 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer tread area

Fail 14 Jan 2013 141,842 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer tread area

Pass 23 Jan 2012 138,438 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 138,434 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 134,075 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 134,069 miles

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 134,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

injector/spill off pipes moist

n/s/r brake pads on limit(just acceptable)

o/s/r and n/s/r light lens's cracked/damaged

rear number plate water ingress(just acceptable)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,494 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear No.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,790 miles

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joint lift(just acceptable)

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

rear brake pads low

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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LF55 ZXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF55 ZXX, 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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LF55 ZXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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