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FD55 RFJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,444 mi
Last recorded221,444 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 221,444 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 221,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 211,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 210,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 210,677 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 210,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted incorrectly fitted (1.1.17 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower spring rebound block incorrectly fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 210,611 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 206,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 206,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 197,773 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 197,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 179,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 179,726 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 168,192 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 168,192 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 154,822 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 154,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 142,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 142,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 127,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 111,678 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,432 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,696 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 73,695 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,628 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,628 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,423 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,597 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 9,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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 RFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD55 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

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

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