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SIL 7004

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

515,521 mi
Last recorded515,521 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 7004
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 515,521 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both headlight patterns weak

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both side repeaters slightly discolored

Exhaust joints/clamps/hangers slightly corroded

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front indicator slightly discolored

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Various slight oil leaks

Fail 29 Jul 2026 515,509 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both headlight patterns weak

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both side repeaters slightly discolored

Exhaust joints/clamps/hangers slightly corroded

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front indicator slightly discolored

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2025 513,881 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Exhaust joints/clamps/hangers slightly corroded

Front headlamp patterns weak

High level brake light not working

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Various slight oil leaks

Fail 22 Jul 2025 513,881 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Exhaust joints/clamps/hangers slightly corroded

Front headlamp patterns weak

High level brake light not working

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2024 512,591 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Both front brake pipes corroding

Both inner sills corroding

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Exhaust joints/clamps/hangers corroding

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Front brake ferrules corroding

Front headlamp patterns weak

High level brake light not working

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Various oil weeps

Pass 1 Aug 2023 509,884 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 509,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 505,959 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Front brake pipes corroded **STRONG ADVISE**

High level brake light not working

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Various oil weeps

Pass 10 Aug 2021 502,781 miles

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Front brake pipes corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside front brake flexi hose perished

Offside rear brake flexi hose perishing

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2021 502,774 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Front brake pipes corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside front brake flexi hose perished

Offside rear brake flexi hose perishing

Offside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2020 498,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 491,602 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 491,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 481,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

headlights beam images poor

Fail 31 Jul 2018 481,097 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn brake limit valve linkage broken (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

headlights beam images poor

Pass 19 Jul 2017 461,427 miles

Covers fitted to both headlamps

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake disc stone guard corroded .

Play in both front shock absorbers

Some lift in both front lower suspension balljoints

Fail 12 Jul 2017 461,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Covers fitted to both headlamps

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake disc stone guard corroded .

Play in both front shock absorbers

Some lift in both front lower suspension balljoints

Pass 4 Jul 2016 438,566 miles

all tyres not marked with speed or load ratings

headlight images poor

slight shudder through p.a.s steering

Fail 28 Jun 2016 438,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

all tyres not marked with speed or load ratings

headlight images poor

slight shudder through p.a.s steering

Pass 27 Jul 2015 407,265 miles

all tyres not marked with any axle load ratings and may not be van suitable

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside windscreen cracked on edge

offside lower windscreen cracked

very bad oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Jul 2015 407,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

all tyres not marked with any axle load ratings and may not be van suitable

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre heavily worn on inside shoulder

offside lower windscreen cracked

very bad oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jun 2014 374,008 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 346,477 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Jun 2013 346,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jun 2012 315,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 315,775 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 280,430 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 27 Jun 2011 280,425 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 28 Jun 2010 252,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 252,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 220,089 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre close to legaal limit on outer edge

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 28 May 2009 220,089 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre close to legaal limit on outer edge

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 12 May 2008 174,854 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Apr 2008 171,595 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

all front anti roll bar bushes worn

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight play in both front hub bearings

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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SIL 7004 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 SIL 7004, 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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SIL 7004 is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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