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AF55 NYB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,419 mi
Last recorded186,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 186,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside tail light flashing eith flasher

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 168,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside tail light flashing eith flasher

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 159,077 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose cracked but functioning correctly

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

Nearside Rear brake hose cracked but functioning correctly

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

Offside Front brake hose cracked but functioning correctly

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

Offside Rear brake hose cracked but functioning correctly

Pass 20 May 2016 150,148 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,415 miles

o/s/r hub seal slight leak of oil outwards

oil leak at engine

slight leak diff pinion seal

wiper blades torn clearing screen ok

wiring hanging down at rear of propshaft

Fail 29 May 2015 139,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r hub seal slight leak of oil outwards

oil leak at engine

slight leak diff pinion seal

wiper blades torn clearing screen ok

wiring hanging down at rear of propshaft

Pass 1 May 2014 131,293 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013
Fail 24 Apr 2013 122,295 miles

Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2012 112,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 101,601 miles

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

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

footbrake feels harder than normal

o/s/r tyre has a slight lump in the side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009
Pass 27 Apr 2009

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 NYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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