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WF55 DGO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,174 mi
Last recorded212,174 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 DGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 212,174 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 212,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 199,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 199,877 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached BOTH N/S AND O/S dbush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 187,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 187,012 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 170,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 163,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 158,057 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 157,964 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 128,050 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,792 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 58,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WF55 DGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF55 DGO, 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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WF55 DGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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