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FN54 DCU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,188 mi
Last recorded167,188 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 DCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 167,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 165,409 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 159,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 154,867 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 154,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 148,117 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 138,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre worn on inner egde

drivers seat damaged

nearside and offside front lower ball joints have slight lateral lift

rear floor area slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 138,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre worn on inner egde

drivers seat damaged

nearside and offside front lower ball joints have slight lateral lift

rear floor area slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear all seat belts slightly frayed on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,606 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear all seat belts slightly frayed on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,215 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes, nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake requirements only just met

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,946 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2015 111,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat 4th row from front offside seat belt buckle insecure (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,140 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 92,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 83,660 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 736,552 miles

Front brake pads worn

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)

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

n/s/r inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,534 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,981 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,736 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 8,625 miles

handbrake only just pass 18%

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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FN54 DCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FN54 DCU, 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 FN54 DCU registered?

FN54 DCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is FN54 DCU safe to buy?

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