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GF55 RKE

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,518 mi
Last recorded195,518 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 195,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer wall slightly cracks

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer wall slightly cracks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Oct 2017 195,518 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer wall slightly cracks

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer wall slightly cracks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Jan 2016 176,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 175,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 132,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 132,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 118,030 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 117,726 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 94,520 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,733 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,857 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,853 miles

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

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

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

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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GF55 RKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GF55 RKE, 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 GF55 RKE registered?

GF55 RKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is GF55 RKE safe to buy?

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