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FD55 RFZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,261 mi
Last recorded175,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 175,261 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 175,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 166,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 154,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 141,947 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 141,947 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,508 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 119,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 106,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside centre side light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,131 miles

Offside centre side light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,668 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)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 44,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,519 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 26,519 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 24 Jul 2007 26,506 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

rear axle oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 6,750 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 6,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 RFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

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

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