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NL05 LWD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

276,259 mi
Last recorded276,259 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 276,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 276,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 274,279 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 274,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around pipe going into exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification side loading door has jagged edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire spill off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear hub leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2020 272,143 miles

Cracks in rear light lenses

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unbalance on rear brakes (new shoes fitted)

no emissions showing

Fail 24 Jun 2020 272,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door N/S side door sharp edges and insecure (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Cracks in rear light lenses

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unbalance on rear brakes (new shoes fitted)

no emissions showing

Pass 3 May 2017 256,090 miles

Ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s fronts (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 256,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s fronts (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2015

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2013 255,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 255,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 229,328 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 229,328 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 201,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 201,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 173,007 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 173,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 137,991 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 137,991 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 104,434 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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NL05 LWD 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 52.4%.

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 LWD, 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 LWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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