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NL05 LVX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,958 mi
Last recorded130,958 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 LVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,958 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 128,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear from valve block to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,610 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 93,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,895 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

The nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2013 65,895 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

The nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,329 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,746 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,155 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,105 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,758 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 26,758 miles

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

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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NL05 LVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL05 LVX, 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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NL05 LVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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