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SV55 ODL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,204 mi
Last recorded159,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ODL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 159,204 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 159,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2015 135,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting of fluid (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 135,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting of fluid (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 84,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2013 76,596 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2013 76,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,364 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,364 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,869 miles

lift at n/s and o/s bottom balljoints close to limit

Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

lift at n/s and o/s bottom balljoints close to limit

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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SV55 ODL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SV55 ODL, 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 SV55 ODL registered?

SV55 ODL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SV55 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 ODL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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