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SN55 HCJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

294,008 mi
Last recorded294,008 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 294,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 272,045 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 248,316 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 222,970 miles

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

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

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

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

slight plat at offside steering arm fixing

slight play at nearside steering arm fixing

unable to see rear brake pads

x1 exhaust rubber mount broken

x2 exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 222,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight plat at offside steering arm fixing

slight play at nearside steering arm fixing

unable to see rear brake pads

x1 exhaust rubber mount broken

x2 exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2011 197,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 167,260 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 167,260 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 134,034 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 97,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not in good working order (function impaired) (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,273 miles

Advise on prop center bearing damaged

Advise on rear number plate

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 61,244 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Advise on n/s/r bumper end cap

Advise on prop center bearing damaged

Advise on rear number plate

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,189 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 HCJ 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 71.4%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

SN55 HCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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