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FD55 RFK

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

199,538 mi
Last recorded199,538 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 199,538 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower marker light inop

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

Under body slight corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 199,147 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 199,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 198,620 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 198,620 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 193,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 191,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 190,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 190,251 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 190,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch in 2 places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 191,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 177,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 165,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 143,650 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 132,274 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

foot brake travel

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 842,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 666,755 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

ten seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2011 660,385 miles

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

eleven seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,512 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)

front disks worn

Fail 28 Jul 2010 56,512 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)

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

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

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

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

front disks worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,836 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 33,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,598 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,998 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 21,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 10,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,513 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 RFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

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

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