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WL54 NPN

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

347,952 mi
Last recorded347,952 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 NPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 347,952 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 347,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 329,808 miles

corrosion lower windscreen panel

Fail 22 Feb 2016 329,803 miles

Centre Brake cable locking device missing guide missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion windscreen panel

Pass 24 Jan 2015 304,500 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 304,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 278,563 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 278,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 257,952 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Jan 2013 257,582 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2012 248,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 239,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 207,966 miles

centre brake lamp disconnected

Fail 12 Jan 2009 153,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all front anti roll bar bushes have slight freeplay

Pass 12 Jan 2009 153,342 miles

all front anti roll bar bushes have slight freeplay

Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,743 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)

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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WL54 NPN 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 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 WL54 NPN, 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 WL54 NPN registered?

WL54 NPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is WL54 NPN safe to buy?

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