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AD55 DYH

2006 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

256,654 mi
Last recorded256,654 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 DYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 256,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 256,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 247,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 241,780 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 227,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 221,952 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2016 221,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat buckle (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2015 199,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 178,342 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 178,341 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 160,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 135,658 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 96,184 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,649 miles

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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AD55 DYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD55 DYH, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD55 DYH registered?

AD55 DYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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