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FD55 RDZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

211,380 mi
Last recorded211,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 211,380 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 211,376 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 209,181 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 209,177 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of wheel arch inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under drivers step under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 202,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil cooler housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 197,752 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 197,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 192,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 181,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 166,243 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 152,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 138,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,139 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread pattern but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,478 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,606 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,735 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,387 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 29,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,342 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 5,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FD55 RDZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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