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FD55 RGU

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

245,998 mi
Last recorded245,998 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 RGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 245,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 231,800 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 231,799 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 207,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 183,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 183,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 183,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 158,730 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 122,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,433 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,078 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,248 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 53,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,199 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 7,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,562 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 RGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD55 RGU registered?

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

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