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FD55 RGZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

234,412 mi
Last recorded234,412 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 234,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 234,412 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 234,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step Area 4 small Holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested excessive bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 228,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 218,863 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 210,791 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 210,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 204,840 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 204,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 193,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 182,054 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 161,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 144,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,741 miles

Nearside rear hub misting

Fail 30 Jul 2014 120,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear hub misting

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,239 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,239 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,867 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,187 miles

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

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

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 29 Jul 2009 48,994 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 48,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,068 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,068 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.7.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,893 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 9,354 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,354 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 RGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

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

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