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SB05 DTN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,755 mi
Last recorded122,755 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,755 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 122,603 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 115,152 miles

brake pedal creep

l/s/v linkage worn

long handbrake lever travel

Fail 25 May 2011 115,117 miles

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

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

brake pedal creep

l/s/v linkage worn

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 25 May 2010 82,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2009 67,461 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2009 67,015 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 61,724 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 61,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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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SB05 DTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB05 DTN, 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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SB05 DTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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