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SV55 ODP

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,640 mi
Last recorded73,640 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ODP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,640 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated needs adjustment (3.1 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and back (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside muddy and has been previously treated and needs cleaning back and retreating to prevent further corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring has signs of corrosion

corrosion on most doors

steering is not as smooth as expected may need adjustment or repair !

tape on dash display

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,294 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch deteriated

Fail 22 Feb 2022 71,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated gear oil from hub bearing (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake test cancelled

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle becoming corroded needs wax oiling

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,361 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 62,356 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering jerky fluid low (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum cap also missing (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack, also nearside of rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 54,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded at rear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 54,472 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,214 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2012 48,199 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipes some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,268 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,423 miles

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

front discs some corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,439 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,422 miles

Centre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,246 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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SV55 ODP 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 66.7%.

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 SV55 ODP, 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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SV55 ODP is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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