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FD55 RDY

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,615 mi
Last recorded188,615 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 RDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 188,615 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 181,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 173,615 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 173,613 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 164,315 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 164,313 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 160,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 160,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 160,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 155,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 146,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,622 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,578 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 98,852 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,575 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,947 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,599 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 16,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,627 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 1,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 1,314 miles

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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FD55 RDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD55 RDY, 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 FD55 RDY registered?

FD55 RDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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