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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper corner mountings corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body chassis corroded but not seriously affecting overall security. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab rear panel corroded/holed. Above chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body chassis corroded but not seriously affecting overall security. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working Both washers not working. (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper corner mountings corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body chassis corroded but not seriously affecting overall security. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab rear panel corroded/holed. Above chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body chassis corroded but not seriously affecting overall security. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe under fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above fuel tank at rear clip (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured fractured at front shackle bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at offside above drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section rail above chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section rail above chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users top of rack power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Power steering inoperative excessive leak also top of rack (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nr fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security holed at front to rear rail near body mounting 1 of seven (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strongly advise repair as severely corroded holed at rear body mount 1 of seven but front mounts weakened still secured by 5 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear back plate corroded incomplete
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security holed at front mounting 1of seven (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strongly advise repair holed severely corroded front to rear rail as front mounting also weakened secured by 5 of seven mounts tail lift proximity (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower amber markers outside edge of rear lamps inop
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link rod missing (1.1.17 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive cracking on tread - cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded and holed (slight) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged does not affect operation (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
indicators do not self cancel
Exhaust some deteriation
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside door some deteriation
Offside front wing some deteriation
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust some deteriation
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside door some deteriation
Offside front wing some deteriation
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust some corrosion
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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 inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drivers door corroded and has sharp edge
Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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SE54 FPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 FPT, 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 FPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 February 2005.
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