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AF55 LWC

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,502 mi
Last recorded224,502 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 224,502 miles

power steering is heavy

Fail 19 Sep 2013 224,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering is heavy

Pass 7 Sep 2012 196,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 168,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing tread out on inside edges

Fail 2 Sep 2011 168,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing tread out on inside edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,309 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 140,212 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,917 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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AF55 LWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF55 LWC, 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 AF55 LWC registered?

AF55 LWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 LWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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