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OY05 EVC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,110 mi
Last recorded195,110 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 EVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 195,110 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear and front (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 195,110 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear and front (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 168,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 168,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 158,370 miles

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake back plates deteriorated

n/s slight play inner steering rack joint

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 158,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake back plates deteriorated

n/s slight play inner steering rack joint

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 149,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine rattle-advise further diagnosis/repair

Fail 17 Oct 2013 149,116 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine rattle-advise further diagnosis/repair

Pass 2 May 2012 130,092 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 130,086 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear tyre underinflated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine knock/rattle. adviise further diagnosis ASAP

Fail 9 Mar 2011 114,025 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

engine knock/rattle. adviise further diagnosis ASAP

Pass 11 Mar 2010 98,945 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 98,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 85,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,528 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 71,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OY05 EVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OY05 EVC, 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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OY05 EVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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