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SH55 LZJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,274 mi
Last recorded111,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 LZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,274 miles

Central exhaust secured by cable tie may melt advise fitting rubber

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ignition key broken

Fail 16 Jan 2017 111,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement h/b compensator seized (3.5.1k)

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition mid silencer missing (7.1.4)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding when rotated forwards (3.7.B.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)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure on axel for brake pad warning sensors (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

ignition key broken

Pass 17 Nov 2015 108,626 miles

Rear part missing

Fail 5 Nov 2015 108,625 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sense valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light, partition missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure Lens (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake compensator (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Rear part missing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,560 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 102,093 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,450 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 93,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,734 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 85,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,503 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 77,501 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,292 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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SH55 LZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH55 LZJ, 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 SH55 LZJ registered?

SH55 LZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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