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SH55 LZN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,064 mi
Last recorded174,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 174,064 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 174,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear section of exhaust broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by stop lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Damaged showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 151,753 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 151,730 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All 3 (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear reflector missing Both sides (1.5.1a)

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

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

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Side light on permanently

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 142,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 142,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,508 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 96,388 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 84,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2012 84,232 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,473 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

neaeside front marker light missing

offside rear light lens damaged

poor servo action

Fail 24 May 2011 69,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

neaeside front marker light missing

offside rear light lens damaged

poor servo action

Pass 6 May 2010 59,160 miles

1.front wiper blades split on edges 2.n/s front tyre worn on outer edge 3.front brake pads worn low 4.corrosion on front and rear brake discs

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 LZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

SH55 LZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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