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MW54 HFN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

271,205 mi
Last recorded271,205 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 271,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 251,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 231,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 214,099 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 214,043 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 194,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 171,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 171,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 152,557 miles

rear diff has excessive movement at propshaft joint

Pass 22 Sep 2011 137,884 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 121,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 104,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,847 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 103,836 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,818 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 82,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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MW54 HFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW54 HFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW54 HFN registered?

MW54 HFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is MW54 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 HFN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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