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PE55 NLC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 NLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 121,339 miles

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

park brake effort borderline pass. 16 %

Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,828 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,535 miles

Both front antiroll bar droplink bushes are slightly worn

Engine oily

High level stop lamp not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear pads getting low

Slight lift in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

Vehicle sitting down on the offside front no apparent signs of a broken spring at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Both front antiroll bar droplink bushes are slightly worn

Engine oily

High level stop lamp not working

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

Rear pads getting low

Slight lift in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

Vehicle sitting down on the offside front no apparent signs of a broken spring at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,247 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine oily

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

No spare wheel

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

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

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

Offside front wing mirror cover in poor condition

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Slight play in both front wheels but not excessive

Tailpipe corroded and in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2014 84,246 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine oily

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

No spare wheel

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

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

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

Offside front wing mirror cover in poor condition

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Slight play in both front wheels but not excessive

Tailpipe corroded and in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,818 miles

No spare wheel

Engine oily

High level brake light not working

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre 3mm of tread left

Pad warning lamp on

Rear pads are getting low

coolant level low

slight lift in both front wheels but not excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine oily

Front discs are worn and corroded

Front pads are getting low

High level brake light not working

No spare wheel

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre 3mm of tread left

Pad warning lamp on

Rear pads are getting low

coolant level low

slight lift in both front wheels but not excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,698 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight lift in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

Slight play in both front shocks but not excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,669 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 44,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,030 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 26,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,126 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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PE55 NLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PE55 NLC, 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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PE55 NLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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