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SM05 ODJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,417 mi
Last recorded157,417 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ODJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 157,417 miles

Bodywork in general poor condition, door edges, lower panels corroded....

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn to close to advisory limit of wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 149,663 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

only new disc fitted to o/s/f, n/s still old disc roller brake test performed no imbalance or uneven braking noticed

Fail 14 Sep 2018 138,364 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

leisure battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,771 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Oil leak engine area? ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front shock absorbers showing signs of deterioration [getting bouncy]

nearside front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wiper arm wheel box excessively worn[still working]

unable to see front to rear brake pipe[above diesel tank]

signs of noise from engine area at idle ?[timing belt due ]?

Fail 14 Sep 2017 127,736 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Oil leak engine area? ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front shock absorbers showing signs of deterioration [getting bouncy]

nearside front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wiper arm wheel box excessively worn[still working]

unable to see front to rear brake pipe[above diesel tank]

signs of noise from engine area at idle ?[timing belt due ]?

Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,323 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 124,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 121,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,121 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 112,519 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2013 112,519 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 108,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 108,553 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 99,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 84,335 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 84,335 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2009 66,895 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 66,895 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 46,443 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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SM05 ODJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM05 ODJ, 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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SM05 ODJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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