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EK55 GXB

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,059 mi
Last recorded128,059 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,059 miles

slight bind to both rear brakes

Fail 13 Dec 2018 128,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 119,643 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter? (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,129 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,124 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lans (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 105,361 miles

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

o/s/r outer side light not working

Fail 26 Nov 2014 105,265 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,372 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 99,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

accelerator pedal rubber / pad missing

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotaded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotaded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,855 miles

slight play in both front track rod arms

spare wheel cage held up by rope, advise permanent repair

Fail 23 Nov 2011 82,769 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper slightly broken

slight play in both front track rod arms

spare wheel cage held up by rope, advise permanent repair

Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,700 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 71,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s/r mudguard broken

o/s/r mudguard broken

Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,388 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox bell housing bolts loose/missing

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,273 miles

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)

nearside rear mud flap missing, nearside wheel arch damaged.

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 GXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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