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SF54 DHJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,982 mi
Last recorded252,982 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 DHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 252,982 miles

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 252,939 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Parking brake lever inoperative seized (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

only 8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2019 248,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 248,352 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected airbag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected airbag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjustment needed (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rear wheels fouling floor (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 242,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slightly displaced

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slightly displaced

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

o/s mirror outer plastic cover repaired with tape

slight oil contamination underside of engine

Fail 9 Mar 2018 242,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slightly displaced

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too high (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slightly displaced

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

o/s mirror outer plastic cover repaired with tape

slight oil contamination underside of engine

Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,293 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 31,291 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,642 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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SF54 DHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SF54 DHJ, 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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What year was SF54 DHJ registered?

SF54 DHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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