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VF55 DNV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 DNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018

BRAKES SPONGY

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

abs light out at t o t

park brake effort only just met

Fail 25 Mar 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

BRAKES SPONGY

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BADLY WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,984 miles

General corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 142,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,365 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,887 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 117,701 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 111,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front anti roll bar link rods & D bushes worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 105,375 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 105,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,766 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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VF55 DNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF55 DNV, 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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VF55 DNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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