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WG55 VCL

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,249 mi
Last recorded108,249 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,249 miles

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 108,211 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,635 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides have play but both still within max 3mm allowance (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush at clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose slightly cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear outer had very wet with oil could be oil on inboard shoes for handbrake

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

key broken in ignition barrel

power steering belt noisy on full lock

steering wheel cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2018 104,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides have play but both still within max 3mm allowance (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush at clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose slightly cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear outer had very wet with oil could be oil on inboard shoes for handbrake

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

key broken in ignition barrel

power steering belt noisy on full lock

steering wheel cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses slightly cracked (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated badly cracked (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front mirror glass held in place by tape

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

Offside Rear handbrake reading much lower than n/s adjustment might be required

Offside Rear inner hub wet with oil advise inspection possible seal failure

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear both sides tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls

steering lock not working key broken in lock imobilizer fitted vehicle wont start without top part of key in vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened main cable at rear (3.5.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever lower ball joint adrift at axle (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses slightly cracked (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated badly cracked (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front mirror glass held in place by tape

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

Offside Rear inner hub wet with oil advise inspection possible seal failure

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear both sides tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls

steering lock not working key broken in lock imobilizer fitted vehicle wont start without top part of key in vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,535 miles

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,273 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,349 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,318 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,098 miles

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

o.s mirror cover slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

o.s mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,278 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s mirror cover damaged

o/s no plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 21 Jan 2011 63,278 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror cover damaged

o/s no plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 18 Nov 2010 62,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,714 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r lamp sharp edges have coverd with tape

Fail 27 Nov 2009 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r lamp sharp edges have coverd with tape

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,132 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 39,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VCL, 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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WG55 VCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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