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PO55 URA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,692 mi
Last recorded149,692 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 149,692 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 149,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 137,463 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 137,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 128,689 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 128,689 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Speed limiter tamperproof device missing (6.5.B.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,639 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 111,628 miles

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

Speed limiter tamperproof device missing (6.5.B.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,897 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,938 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,920 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 22,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 URA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PO55 URA, 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 URA registered?

PO55 URA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is PO55 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO55 URA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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