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WF05 NSJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,908 mi
Last recorded196,908 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 NSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 196,908 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 169,265 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 169,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 154,123 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 154,123 miles

Fuel pipe leaking By fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 139,844 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 139,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 127,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 114,143 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 77,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 63,642 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 63,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 47,534 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WF05 NSJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver 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 WF05 NSJ, 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 WF05 NSJ registered?

WF05 NSJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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