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SB54 USP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,653 mi
Last recorded64,653 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 USP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,653 miles

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

Offside Front side marker light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2021 64,611 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters are blue (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system severely corroded

front brake discs very corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake back plate severely deteriorated

oil leak at sump plug

rear brake discs very corroded

slight play at o/s/f ball joint

slight play at o/s/f inner steering arm

warning light flashing on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,374 miles

brake pedal feels soft

Fail 26 Aug 2020 62,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pedal feels soft

rear discs rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at wishbone slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear quarter panel sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 51,922 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam OS and NS front dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake flexi pipe perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake flexi pipe perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake flexi pipe perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe at wishbone corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at wishbone slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear quarter panel sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamps dip and full beam working against each other indicating a wiring defect within the system

Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 50,613 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake pipe coated with grease

Offside Front brake pipe coated with grease

Fail 1 Nov 2017 48,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake pipe coated with grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake pipe coated with grease

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,622 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,723 miles

drivers door lock safety lock catch not operating

immobilizer light flashing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,386 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,862 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 12,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side door inner panel insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2006 8,114 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 3,283 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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SB54 USP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SB54 USP, 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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SB54 USP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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The MOT history for SB54 USP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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