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SB54 USW

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,460 mi
Last recorded78,460 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,460 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,073 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working and o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working unit missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (7.1.2)

rear tail gate door foot step bend and slight oil leak under engine

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,298 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 52,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,919 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,888 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2012 36,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,144 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 26,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 21,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,484 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 6,954 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 USW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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