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SB05 MZY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,222 mi
Last recorded137,222 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 137,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated park brake shoes (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside 1/2 shaft seal weep

Fail 11 Oct 2023 135,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside 1/2 shaft seal weep

Fail 7 Sep 2023 135,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure chassis corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft seal

Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,808 miles

All corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2022 133,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Dushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 132,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light lens broken

throttle pedal missing

Fail 15 Sep 2021 132,441 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light lens broken

throttle pedal missing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And both perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hub seal weaping

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 129,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 result 1.39 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in o/s/f shock gland

Pass 5 Jul 2019 126,657 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 126,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear brake effort low

Pass 2 Aug 2018 125,282 miles

slight blow ex/front pipe

Fail 2 Aug 2018 125,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight blow ex/front pipe

Fail 28 Jun 2018 125,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f indicator lense missing but still shows correct colour

o/s/r hub shows signs of oil leak

rear section of eshaust not fitted very well in mounts

Fail 28 Jun 2017 120,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken by front silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab near vent (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lense missing but still shows correct colour

o/s/r hub shows signs of oil leak

rear section of eshaust not fitted very well in mounts

Pass 11 May 2016 116,111 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 116,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 112,020 miles

P TAYLOR ONLY INSPECTED FAILED ITEMS

Fail 7 May 2015 112,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front body bolts loose

Pass 13 May 2014 109,082 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 109,064 miles

Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,524 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,359 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 101,359 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,461 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 100,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 68,963 miles

1.play in o/s front lower balljoint near limit 2.rear handbrake cable corroded 3.o/s wiper poor and split on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,219 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f and o/s/f box bolts insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2007 60,214 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f and o/s/f box bolts insecure

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 MZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 SB05 MZY, 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 MZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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