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SO55 OUP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

244,066 mi
Last recorded244,066 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 OUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 244,066 miles

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly

rack play-n/s/f/ brake pipe corroded-rear brakes discs worn- chassie corroded-body corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 244,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f/ (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached missing (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 front juddering change discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 rear (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f/ (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected n/s/r/ hub leaking (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected o/s/r/ hub leaking (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rack play-n/s/f/ brake pipe corroded-rear brakes discs worn- chassie corroded-body corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 281,880 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed-doors corroded-wheel arches corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear backing plates damp-wheel bearings have slight play

parking brake passed on limit-rear d-bushes and links have slight play-windscreen stonechip-horn distorted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 281,880 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted x2 (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed-doors corroded-wheel arches corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear backing plates damp-wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2017 271,626 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly

windscreen has slight crack-o/s/f shocker slightly damp-rear service brake passed on limit

Fail 10 Jan 2017 271,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted x2 missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly

Pass 9 Jan 2016 253,412 miles

Brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-x2 front tyres on limit and edges bald

front discs wearing thin-front link bushes slight play

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-front pads wearing low

rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy-x2 rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 235,001 miles

all brake pipe surface rust-all links and d bushes have slight play-inner and outer sills corroded-steerng rack has slight play-o/s/f ball joint has slight pla

Fail 17 Jan 2015 235,001 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all brake pipe surface rust-all links and d bushes have slight play-inner and outer sills corroded-steerng rack has slight play-o/s/f ball joint has slight pla

Pass 18 Jan 2014 217,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,280 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 208,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 208,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 196,314 miles

both top non obligatry lamps inop

Fail 1 Sep 2011 196,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both top non obligatry lamps inop

Pass 12 Aug 2010 181,119 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 181,119 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 170,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 155,201 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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SO55 OUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO55 OUP, 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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SO55 OUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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