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WG55 VCD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

249,793 mi
Last recorded249,793 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 VCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 249,793 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 240,137 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 228,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 228,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 225,674 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing same as nearside (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing ancger point missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure missing (1.9.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 211,298 miles

OFFSIDE SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING LONG CRACK IN SCREEN NOT EFFECTING THE DRIVERS VIEW

Fail 21 Jul 2014 211,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

OFFSIDE SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING LONG CRACK IN SCREEN NOT EFFECTING THE DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 3 May 2013 210,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2013 210,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 158,173 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 158,168 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear back plate corroded

slight play in front bottom ball joints

tow bar electrics tied up

Pass 8 Mar 2011 131,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,402 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen.

uneven wear to outer and inner edge of n/s/f tyre

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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WG55 VCD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG55 VCD, 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 WG55 VCD registered?

WG55 VCD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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