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FD55 RHA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,289 mi
Last recorded186,289 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 186,289 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 186,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cracking in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 185,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 185,163 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 177,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 172,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 170,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 170,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 163,329 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jul 2021 163,329 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Aug 2020 154,576 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 149,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 146,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 123,472 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,671 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,209 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,209 miles

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 28 Jul 2009 41,588 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 28,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,455 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 10,658 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)

Slight oil leak from O/S/R hub seal. †

Twist in rear N/S single seat belt.

nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,658 miles

Slight oil leak from O/S/R hub seal. †

Twist in rear N/S single seat belt.

nail in tyre

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 RHA 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 75%.

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

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