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EK55 GXA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,514 mi
Last recorded178,514 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 178,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

steering stiff

Fail 30 Nov 2015 178,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

steering stiff

Fail 14 Nov 2014 157,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 157,553 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 139,482 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 139,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 122,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 122,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,707 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 98,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight up and down play in front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,059 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front maker lights inop

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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EK55 GXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK55 GXA, 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 EK55 GXA registered?

EK55 GXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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