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WF55 FJE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,724 mi
Last recorded159,724 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 FJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 159,724 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 148,258 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 148,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 136,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 136,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,849 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 119,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 101,545 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 101,537 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,207 miles

Brake warnbing light on dash flashing.

Engine oil was low. Added 1lt.

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 90,207 miles

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

Brake warnbing light on dash flashing.

Engine oil was low. Added 1lt.

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,087 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside headlight glass damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2010 75,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside headlight glass damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,376 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split, but still c learing windscreen at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,964 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 FJE 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 56.3%.

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 WF55 FJE, 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 WF55 FJE registered?

WF55 FJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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