MOT Status
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Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear bumper corner capping missing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Fuel system component leaking running down n/s of engine & dripping off sump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear bumper corner capping missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
fuel injector chuffing
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working X 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
fuel injector chuffing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE / CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN
EXTREME DEVIATION ON P/S PUMP PULLEY
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INSIDE EDGE
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY WORN FRONT BRAKE DISCS
BRAKE / CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN
EXTREME DEVIATION ON P/S PUMP PULLEY
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INSIDE EDGE
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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VK05 NLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 VK05 NLJ, 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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VK05 NLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 April 2005.
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