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DG55 MXA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,798 mi
Last recorded175,798 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 175,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight imbalance to front service brake output

Fail 27 Nov 2024 175,794 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 0uter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight imbalance to front service brake output

Pass 30 Nov 2023 168,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Perishing in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 168,270 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 168,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 168,156 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 168,151 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 167,863 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 166,731 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 166,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 166,728 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 166,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 164,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 164,899 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 158,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 15 Nov 2014 151,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 149,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 141,497 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 141,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 137,771 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2008 123,171 miles

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

damage to bodywork on n/s

o/s & n/s front outer body bolts loose

o/s rear tyre low in pressure & has nail in

wear in steering rack on o/s

windscreen marked

Fail 23 Sep 2008 123,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to bodywork on n/s

o/s & n/s front outer body bolts loose

o/s rear tyre low in pressure & has nail in

wear in steering rack on o/s

windscreen marked

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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DG55 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DG55 MXA, 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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DG55 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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