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EA55 XOD

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,376 mi
Last recorded168,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 XOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 168,376 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 168,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 157,036 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 147,530 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 141,496 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

low brake pad worning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 114,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,289 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,289 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,491 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,662 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)

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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EA55 XOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA55 XOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 XOD registered?

EA55 XOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is EA55 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 XOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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