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SF55 CYV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,882 mi
Last recorded181,882 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 CYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 181,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 168,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 154,938 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 143,306 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 141,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 127,195 miles

Tacho requires 2 year check

Fail 9 Oct 2010 127,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear inner tyre punctured

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake performance has just reached the minimum pass value and is in need of adjustment

Tacho requires 2 year check

Pass 27 Oct 2009 103,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,777 miles

nearside rear interior light not working

nearside sliding door bottom lock guide bracket at front edge broken off

parking brake performance passed near minimum pass value (17%)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,928 miles

Near side rear passenger area strip light one lamp not illuminating

Near side slide door bottom front lock guide broken

Offside rear inner tyre punctured

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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SF55 CYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SF55 CYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF55 CYV registered?

SF55 CYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is SF55 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 CYV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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