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WD55 CBY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

251,846 mi
Last recorded251,846 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 CBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 251,846 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2017 263,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2017 263,083 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 218,616 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 218,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 198,458 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 198,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 171,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 146,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 120,525 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,527 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,526 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,854 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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WD55 CBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WD55 CBY, 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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WD55 CBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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