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FD55 RHV

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

209,475 mi
Last recorded209,475 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 RHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 209,475 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 209,475 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Central Front slight oil leak

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 202,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 202,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 195,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 195,647 miles

Central Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust/turbo conection (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo connection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 195,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 184,285 miles

N/S/R HALF SHAFT SEAL LEAKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 169,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 153,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 127,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 120,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 120,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 118,637 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

at the time of test center and rear seats slightly inscure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,292 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,607 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,503 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,849 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 20,849 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,369 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

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 RHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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