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OU05 AOA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,449 mi
Last recorded234,449 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 234,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 354,872 miles

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

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

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OFF/SIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 354,867 miles

All outline marker lamps not working ALL (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OFF/SIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 335,441 miles

All rear antiroll bar bushs worn

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 334,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 301,422 miles

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

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

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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OU05 AOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU05 AOA, 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 OU05 AOA registered?

OU05 AOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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