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SE54 FPP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

221,359 mi
Last recorded221,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 FPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 221,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 221,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 201,017 miles

ball joint lift at upper limit

rear of cab rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2017 201,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ball joint lift at upper limit

rear of cab rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2016 192,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 192,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 192,071 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front anti roll bar link d bushes worn

max lift in lower ball joints 3mm

rear pads worn low

Pass 17 Jul 2015 181,974 miles

Engine oil leak

Immobiliser fault light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just acceptable under vehicle tolerances (2.4.G.2)

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

Noise from steering rack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just acceptable under vehicle tolerances (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 181,955 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Started to work correctly during MOT (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Started to work correctly during MOT (1.7.5a)

Immobiliser fault light on

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working was on with headlamps, but started to work correctly during MOT (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just acceptable under vehicle tolerances (2.4.G.2)

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

Noise from steering rack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just acceptable under vehicle tolerances (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 163,900 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 163,819 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 151,897 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 151,747 miles

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

fault warning lamp flashing on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2012 133,908 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 133,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,153 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 120,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,137 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

n/s/r sidelight dim

n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 88,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,373 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 87,373 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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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SE54 FPP 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 52.2%.

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 SE54 FPP, 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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SE54 FPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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