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NK05 GKY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,229 mi
Last recorded184,229 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 GKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 184,229 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 184,227 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front outline marker lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front outline marker lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 180,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 177,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 170,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light scratches on windscreen.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Right hand bulb on speedo inop.

Warning lamp flashing on dashboard, no handbook in vehicle to clarify what it means but looking on autodata it suggests "engine start". Advise further investigation.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 170,250 miles

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light scratches on windscreen.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Right hand bulb on speedo inop.

Warning lamp flashing on dashboard, no handbook in vehicle to clarify what it means but looking on autodata it suggests "engine start". Advise further investigation.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,595 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 147,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 140,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside front passenger door inner door handle trim missing

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 128,234 miles

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING-OFF

LIFT-IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

NEARSIDE SIDE DOOR INSIDE GRAB HANDLE GETTING INSECURE

Fail 31 Jan 2012 128,111 miles

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

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING-OFF

HANDBRAKE EFFORT DROPPING

LIFT-IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

NEARSIDE SIDE DOOR INSIDE GRAB HANDLE GETTING INSECURE

Pass 1 Feb 2011 116,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,308 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 90,305 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,473 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,468 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,403 miles

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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NK05 GKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NK05 GKY, 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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What year was NK05 GKY registered?

NK05 GKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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