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NV54 SZP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,201 mi
Last recorded172,201 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 172,201 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accelerator pedal insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2019 172,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accelerator pedal insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2018 164,014 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 164,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 154,748 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 154,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 143,011 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded-front and rear brakes juddering-rear brake pads worn low

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits-parking brake travel-x2 front tyres on limit

x2 front shockers damp-x2 front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2015 135,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 131,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 130,997 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 119,513 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 119,513 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 112,113 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 111,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,138 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 95,128 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,991 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,353 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,353 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 SZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV54 SZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV54 SZP registered?

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

Is NV54 SZP safe to buy?

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