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AD54 HWK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

313,861 mi
Last recorded313,861 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 313,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside lower door jagged edge, tape applied

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside lower door tape applied

many body mount securing pins missing, body still very secure

Fail 7 Apr 2020 313,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside lower door jagged edge, tape applied

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside lower door tape applied

many body mount securing pins missing, body still very secure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 283,219 miles

Bonnet release handle broken. Had to release bonnet with pliers.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Cab corroded around offside and nearside rear vents

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper End outline marker lamp broken

Nearside Reverse light inoperative.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle, hub weeping

Offside and nearside doors heavily corroded in corners. No protruding sharp edges at time of test.

Offside and nearside front outer wheel arches corroded. No sharp edges at time of test.

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis rails corroded around subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis and crossmembers rails corroding heavily in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring, shackle brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and cracks. Not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 283,074 miles

Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken/arm missing (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Bonnet release handle broken. Had to release bonnet with pliers.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Cab corroded around offside and nearside rear vents

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper End outline marker lamp broken

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Reverse light inoperative.

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Offside and nearside mounts worn/loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad appears low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle, hub weeping

Offside and nearside doors heavily corroded in corners. No protruding sharp edges at time of test.

Offside and nearside front outer wheel arches corroded. No sharp edges at time of test.

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis rails corroded around subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis and crossmembers rails corroding heavily in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring, shackle brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and cracks. Not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 247,655 miles

Central Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside door corroding at bottom corner

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 247,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Central Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside door corroding at bottom corner

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear light mounting board loose

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

hazard warning switch intermittant operation. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Pass 28 Feb 2017 215,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 215,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working stopped working part way through test. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror case. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen damaged above the wiper across the screen. (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 178,956 miles

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

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

various brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Feb 2016 178,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jan 2015 165,457 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s front anti-roll bar linkage not seated correctlty on rubber bush but no play

Pass 17 Jan 2014 151,408 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 151,408 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 144,767 miles

slight play both sides front bottom bjs

Fail 9 Jan 2013 144,767 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play both sides front bottom bjs

Pass 12 Jan 2012 138,551 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 138,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 126,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 110,850 miles

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

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

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,990 miles

play n/s/f bottom balljoint

slight bind front brakes

slight play o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,819 miles

acelerator pedal rubber missing

windscreen has damage zone b

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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AD54 HWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD54 HWK, 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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AD54 HWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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