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SN55 HBC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

246,271 mi
Last recorded246,271 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 HBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 246,271 miles

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

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

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 13 Jun 2017 229,647 miles

Fuel tank damp but no obvious leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 215,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Fail 31 May 2016 215,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing passenger stalk (5.1.1)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when side light switched on (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 18 May 2015 197,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 16,805 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 160,902 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 160,894 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 113,004 miles

n/s rear lens broken in fog lamp lenes (n/s for not requied)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 113,004 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear lens broken in fog lamp lenes (n/s for not requied)

o/s upper stop lamp in op

Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 66,360 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 66,358 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Brake cable wires broken and significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

7 saloon seat belts twisted.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Row 4 o/s head rests defective.

Row 3 n/s head rest damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,833 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,568 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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SN55 HBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBC, 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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SN55 HBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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