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SN05 COU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,788 mi
Last recorded170,788 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 170,788 miles

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

Oil leak ()

tail pipe missing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 170,763 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 147,943 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 147,733 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,235 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall.

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

Offside front steering arm has slight play at rack.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 118,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front steering arm has slight play at rack.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,579 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Brake warning lamp on

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are worn

Front pads are getting low

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil on minimum

Slight lift in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Brake warning lamp on

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are worn

Front pads are getting low

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil on minimum

Slight lift in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

Fail 22 Mar 2012 79,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,120 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 75,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,278 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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SN05 COU 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 SN05 COU, 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 SN05 COU registered?

SN05 COU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is SN05 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 COU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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