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SB55 BWN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,817 mi
Last recorded189,817 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 189,817 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 189,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 170,166 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 170,162 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 147,551 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 147,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear brake pads approx 75% worn

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,975 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SB55 BWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red 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 SB55 BWN, 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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SB55 BWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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