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NV54 SZO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,282 mi
Last recorded147,282 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 SZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 147,282 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2025 145,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 144,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush centre bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush centre bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 144,288 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush centre bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush centre bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 137,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Sliding bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Sliding bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail from under front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail, front of bumpstop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 137,827 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Sliding bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Sliding bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail from under front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail, front of bumpstop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,062 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2019 117,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2018 109,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,986 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 89,199 miles

front and back metal brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,109 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,784 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,336 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 70,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,480 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,963 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge / all four tyre walls perished slightly / nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,392 miles

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

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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NV54 SZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NV54 SZO, 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 NV54 SZO registered?

NV54 SZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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