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VU05 VLL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

227,315 mi
Last recorded227,315 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 VLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 227,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Panel lock missing

Offside Panel hinge missing in middle but secure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal pad missing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 218,477 miles

Central Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Windscreen flitch corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 218,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater not working OSF + NSF (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Windscreen flitch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 207,880 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 207,880 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 182,202 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 182,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 159,246 miles

advise engine warning lights on

Fail 10 Feb 2014 159,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise engine warning lights on

Pass 13 Feb 2013 139,710 miles

brake pad war5ning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 125,447 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 125,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 103,525 miles

n/s/rear side panel clip missing

o/s/f anti roll bar bush sligth play

Fail 26 May 2010 103,525 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

engine oil needs topping up

front brake pads looking low

n/s/rear side panel clip missing

o/s/f anti roll bar bush sligth play

slight o/s/f damper up down play

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,514 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 84,514 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,452 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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VU05 VLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VU05 VLL, 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 VU05 VLL registered?

VU05 VLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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