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PO55 UPY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,187 mi
Last recorded191,187 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 191,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 171,466 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 171,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 153,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 137,227 miles

All four rear tyres wearing low

clunk from steering area.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,621 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 23,621 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.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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PO55 UPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PO55 UPY, 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 PO55 UPY registered?

PO55 UPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is PO55 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO55 UPY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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