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SV05 OWD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,251 mi
Last recorded134,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 OWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slight pitted on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Small chip on windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Minor leak of exhaust gasses at front section of exhaust

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 134,251 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slight pitted on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Small chip on windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Minor leak of exhaust gasses at front section of exhaust

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,631 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 131,620 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded AT ABS UNIT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,247 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 123,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,144 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 118,114 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,719 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,862 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,777 miles

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

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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SV05 OWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV05 OWD, 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 SV05 OWD registered?

SV05 OWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SV05 OWD safe to buy?

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