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SN05 HLP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,205 mi
Last recorded178,205 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 HLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 178,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 178,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 178,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 176,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 162,016 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 162,006 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,905 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock from steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 140,905 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock from steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,471 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,479 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,563 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,442 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,443 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 13,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,848 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLP, 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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SN05 HLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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