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NU55 GHG

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,245 mi
Last recorded179,245 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 GHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 179,245 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 179,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 166,315 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 166,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 166,270 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 154,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 143,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,352 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,652 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,523 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 51,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,915 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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NU55 GHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU55 GHG, 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 NU55 GHG registered?

NU55 GHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NU55 GHG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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