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ML54 XRB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

295,098 mi
Last recorded295,098 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 295,098 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside rack has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 295,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement & rubbing on steering arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement & rubbing on steering arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central brake light not working

Offside rack has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 285,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 275,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 275,125 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 260,775 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 260,773 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 255,916 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 255,915 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 254,822 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 254,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 229,326 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 229,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 204,187 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISC SLIGHTLEY WORN

Fail 26 Jan 2011 204,185 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 172,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 143,727 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 143,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 115,514 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 115,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ML54 XRB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ML54 XRB, 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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ML54 XRB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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