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SN55 EZL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

369,739 mi
Last recorded369,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 EZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 369,739 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 May 2018 369,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 369,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 368,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre flat

Fail 26 Apr 2017 368,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working x 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre flat

Pass 20 Apr 2016 367,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 367,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 361,663 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 361,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 352,134 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 347,428 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 347,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 319,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 269,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 217,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 166,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 116,859 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SN55 EZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN55 EZL, 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 SN55 EZL registered?

SN55 EZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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