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FD55 RHZ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,499 mi
Last recorded217,499 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 217,499 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 217,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 209,316 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal very slight leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 193,603 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 193,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 168,454 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 168,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 146,062 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 124,728 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,828 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2013 95,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,887 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,722 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,693 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,693 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 41,021 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads breaking up

Rear brake pads breaking up

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,515 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 14,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,663 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 6,663 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

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

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